bobwhoosta:
Hi,
the rules about repetition can become rather complicated. If you want to delve into the details you may go to the bottom of http://www.geocities.com/xqlearner/manual/rule/index.html where you can download an english translation of the Asian rules. Which can be different from the Chinese rules ;)

As a direct reply I want to say four things:
1) If the two players want a draw then they can agree upon a draw, they do not have to conspire to repeat moves ;)
2) Usually you are allowed to repeat moves which do not consist of checks and chases.
3) Usually the player who starts the repetiton has to deviate.
4) Usually you are allowed to attack protected pieces repeatedly.