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08STATE44298
2008-04-25 21:42:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
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UNCLAS STATE 044298
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC CN
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT - CHINA
UNCLAS STATE 044298
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC CN
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT - CHINA
1. This Travel Alert updates U.S. citizens about security
issues in China and advises American citizens traveling or
residing there to be alert to their surroundings and
exercise caution at all times. This Travel Alert expires
on October 31, 2008.
2. Any large-scale public event such as the upcoming
Olympic Games may present an attractive target for
terrorists. There is a heightened risk that extremist
groups will conduct terrorist acts within China in the near
future. In light of these security concerns, U.S. citizens
traveling in China are advised to use caution and to be
alert to their surroundings at all times, including at
hotels, in restaurants, on public transportation and where
there are demonstrations and other large-scale public
gatherings. Consistent with our standard advice, American
citizens are urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations.
3. In accordance with these security concerns, Chinese
authorities have increased security in China's airports
during recent months. For example, Chinese airport
authorities recently implemented tighter restrictions on
taking liquids, aerosols, or gels aboard flights in carry-
on baggage. Such restrictions may apply to food,
cosmetics, toiletries and medicine. Travelers should
contact their air carrier before their flight to determine
the precise regulation in place.
4. American citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a
high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take
the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security.
For additional information, please refer to "A Safe Trip
Abroad" found at travel.state.gov.
5. U.S. citizens planning travel to China should regularly
check the Department's Country Specific Information for
China at travel.state.gov for the latest safety and
security information, including the updated Olympics Fact
Sheet, as well as the U.S. Embassy Beijing website at
beijing.usembassy-china.org. Americans planning travel to
China are advised to register their presence with the U.S.
Embassy at travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/.
6. As the Department continues to develop information on
any potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas,
it shares credible threat information through its consular
information program documents, available on the Internet at
http://travel.state.gov. In addition to information on the
Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on
security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in
the U.S. and Canada or from other countries on a regular
toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
7. Minimize considered.
RICE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC CN
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT - CHINA
1. This Travel Alert updates U.S. citizens about security
issues in China and advises American citizens traveling or
residing there to be alert to their surroundings and
exercise caution at all times. This Travel Alert expires
on October 31, 2008.
2. Any large-scale public event such as the upcoming
Olympic Games may present an attractive target for
terrorists. There is a heightened risk that extremist
groups will conduct terrorist acts within China in the near
future. In light of these security concerns, U.S. citizens
traveling in China are advised to use caution and to be
alert to their surroundings at all times, including at
hotels, in restaurants, on public transportation and where
there are demonstrations and other large-scale public
gatherings. Consistent with our standard advice, American
citizens are urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations.
3. In accordance with these security concerns, Chinese
authorities have increased security in China's airports
during recent months. For example, Chinese airport
authorities recently implemented tighter restrictions on
taking liquids, aerosols, or gels aboard flights in carry-
on baggage. Such restrictions may apply to food,
cosmetics, toiletries and medicine. Travelers should
contact their air carrier before their flight to determine
the precise regulation in place.
4. American citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a
high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take
the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security.
For additional information, please refer to "A Safe Trip
Abroad" found at travel.state.gov.
5. U.S. citizens planning travel to China should regularly
check the Department's Country Specific Information for
China at travel.state.gov for the latest safety and
security information, including the updated Olympics Fact
Sheet, as well as the U.S. Embassy Beijing website at
beijing.usembassy-china.org. Americans planning travel to
China are advised to register their presence with the U.S.
Embassy at travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/.
6. As the Department continues to develop information on
any potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas,
it shares credible threat information through its consular
information program documents, available on the Internet at
http://travel.state.gov. In addition to information on the
Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on
security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in
the U.S. and Canada or from other countries on a regular
toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
7. Minimize considered.
RICE