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China Travel Advisory
Travel Advisory
June 30, 2023
See Summaries - Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau
[41]O [42]D [43]K [44]E [45]N [46]H [47]U [48]T [49]C
Reissued with updates to wrongful detention language and information
for the Hong Kong and Macau Special Administrative Regions (SARs).
Summary: Reconsider travel to Mainland China due to the arbitrary
enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit bans, and the
risk of wrongful detentions.
Exercise increased caution when traveling to the Hong Kong SAR due to
the arbitrary enforcement of local laws.
Reconsider travel to the Macau SAR due to a limited ability to provide
emergency consular services. Exercise increased caution when traveling
to the Macau SAR due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws.
See specific risks and conditions in each jurisdiction.
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[52]
Mainland China – Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travel due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws,
including in relation to exit bans, and the risk of wrongful
detentions.
Summary: The People’s Republic of China (PRC) government arbitrarily
enforces local laws, including issuing exit bans on U.S. citizens and
citizens of other countries, without fair and transparent process under
the law.
The Department of State has determined the risk of wrongful detention
of U.S. nationals by the PRC government exists in the PRC.
U.S. citizens traveling or residing in the PRC may be detained without
access to U.S. consular services or information about their alleged
crime. U.S. citizens in the PRC may be subjected to interrogations and
detention without fair and transparent treatment under the law.
Foreigners in the PRC, including but not limited to businesspeople,
former foreign-government personnel, academics, relatives of PRC
citizens involved in legal disputes, and journalists have been
interrogated and detained by PRC officials for alleged violations of
PRC national security laws. The PRC has also interrogated, detained,
and expelled U.S. citizens living and working in the PRC.
PRC authorities appear to have broad discretion to deem a wide range of
documents, data, statistics, or materials as state secrets and to
detain and prosecute foreign nationals for alleged espionage. There is
increased official scrutiny of U.S. and third-country firms, such as
professional service and due diligence companies, operating in the PRC.
Security personnel could detain U.S. citizens or subject them to
prosecution for conducting research or accessing publicly available
material inside the PRC.
Security personnel could detain and/or deport U.S. citizens for sending
private electronic messages critical of the PRC, Hong Kong SAR, or
Macau SAR governments.
In addition, the PRC government has used restrictions on travel or
departure from the PRC, or so-called exit bans, to:
* compel individuals to participate in PRC government investigations;
* pressure family members of the restricted individual to return to
the PRC from abroad;
* resolve civil disputes in favor of PRC citizens; and
* gain bargaining leverage over foreign governments.
U.S. citizens might only become aware of an exit ban when they attempt
to depart the PRC, and there may be no available legal process to
contest an exit ban in a court of law. Relatives, including minor
children, of those under investigation in the PRC may become subject to
an exit ban.
The PRC government does not recognize dual nationality. Dual U.S.-PRC
citizens and U.S. citizens of Chinese descent may be subject to
additional scrutiny and harassment. If you are a U.S. citizen and
choose to enter Mainland China on travel documents other than a U.S.
passport and are detained or arrested, the PRC government may not
notify the U.S. Embassy or the U.S. Consulates General or allow
consular access.
Check with the PRC Embassy in the United States for the most updated
information on travel to the PRC. In some limited circumstances
travelers to Mainland China may face additional COVID-19 testing
requirements to enter some facilities or events.
The Department of State does not provide or coordinate direct medical
care to private U.S. citizens abroad. U.S. citizens overseas may
receive PRC-approved COVID-19 vaccine doses where they are eligible.
Do not consume drugs in the PRC or prior to arriving in the PRC. A
positive drug test, even if the drug was legal elsewhere, can lead to
immediate detention, fines, deportation, and/or a ban from re-entering
the PRC. PRC authorities may compel cooperation with blood, urine, or
hair testing. Penalties for drug offense may exceed penalties imposed
in the United States.
Demonstrations: Participating in demonstrations or any other activities
that authorities interpret as constituting an act of secession,
subversion, terrorism, or collusion with a foreign country could result
in criminal charges. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid
demonstrations.
XINJIANG UYGHUR AUTONOMOUS REGION, TIBET AUTONOMOUS REGION, and TIBETAN
AUTONOMOUS PREFECTURES
Extra security measures, such as security checks and increased levels
of police presence and surveillance, are common in the Xinjiang Uyghur
Autonomous Region, Tibet Autonomous Region, and Tibetan Autonomous
Prefectures. Authorities may impose curfews and travel restrictions on
short notice.
If you decide to travel to Mainland China:
* Enter the PRC on your U.S. passport with a valid PRC visa and keep
it with you.
* Read the [53]travel information page for Mainland China.
* Enroll in the [54]Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to
receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
* Be aware of your surroundings.
* Avoid demonstrations.
* Exercise caution in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
* Avoid taking photographs of protesters or police without
permission.
* Keep a low profile.
* If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to
notify U.S. Embassy Beijing or the nearest U.S. Consulate General
immediately.
* Review the [55]China Country Security Report from the Overseas
Security Advisory Council.
* Do not consume drugs in the PRC or prior to arriving in the PRC.
* Follow the Department of State
on [56]Facebook and [57]Twitter. Follow U.S. Embassy Beijing
on [58]Twitter, [59]WeChat, and [60]Weibo.
* Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page for
the latest [61]Travel Health Information related to the PRC.
* Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.
* Review the [62]Traveler’s Checklist.
* If you plan to enter the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
(DPRK), read the [63]DPRK Travel Advisory. U.S. passports are not
valid for travel to, in, or through the DPRK, unless they are
specially validated by the Department of State.
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Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) – Level 2: Exercise Increased
Caution
Exercise increased caution due to the arbitrary enforcement of local
laws.
Summary: Since the imposition of the National Security Law on June 30,
2020, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has demonstrated an intent
to use the law to target a broad range of activities such as acts of
secession, subversion, terrorism, and collusion with foreign
entities. The National Security Law also covers offenses committed by
non-Hong Kong SAR residents or organizations outside of the Hong Kong
SAR, which could subject U.S. citizens who have been publicly critical
of the PRC and/or the administration of the Hong Kong SAR to a
heightened risk of arrest, detention, expulsion, or prosecution.
The Hong Kong SAR government does not recognize dual nationality. Dual
U.S.-PRC citizens and U.S. citizens of Chinese descent may be subject
to additional scrutiny and harassment. If you are a dual U.S.-PRC
citizen and enter Hong Kong SAR on a U.S. passport, and you are
detained or arrested, PRC authorities are under an obligation to notify
the U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate General of your detention and to
allow U.S. consular officials to have access to you. In practice,
however, U.S. consular officers may be prevented from providing
consular assistance, even to those who have entered on their U.S.
passports. For more information, visit [67]Consular Protection and
Right of Abode in HK(SAR) for Dual Nationals - U.S. Consulate General
Hong Kong & Macau (usconsulate.gov).
Demonstrations: Participating in demonstrations or any other activities
that authorities interpret as constituting an act of secession,
subversion, terrorism, or collusion with a foreign country could result
in criminal charges. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid
demonstrations.
If you decide to travel to the Hong Kong SAR:
* Enter the Hong Kong SAR on your U.S. passport and keep it with you.
* Read the [68]travel information page for the Hong Kong SAR.
* Enroll in the [69]Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to
receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
* Be aware of your surroundings.
* Avoid demonstrations.
* Exercise caution in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
* Avoid taking photographs of protesters or police without
permission.
* Keep a low profile.
* If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to
notify U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau immediately.
* Review the [70]China Country Security Report from the Overseas
Security Advisory Council.
* Do not consume drugs in the Hong Kong SAR or prior to arriving in
the Hong Kong SAR.
* Follow the Department of State on [71]Facebook and [72]Twitter.
Follow U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau
on [73]Facebook and [74]Twitter.
* Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page for
the latest [75]Travel Health Information related to the Hong Kong
SAR.
* Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.
* Review the [76]Traveler’s Checklist.
* Monitor local media, local transportations sites, and apps
like [77]MTR Mobile or [78]CitybusNWFB for updates.
* Review your Hong Kong flight status with your airline or at the
[79]Hong Kong International Airport website.
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[82]
Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) – Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Reconsider travel due to a limited ability to provide emergency
consular services. Exercise increased caution due to the arbitrary
enforcement of local laws.
Summary: The U.S. government has a limited ability to provide emergency
services to U.S. citizens in the Macau SAR due to People’s Republic of
China (PRC) Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel restrictions on U.S.
diplomatic personnel.
Even in an emergency, the PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires all
U.S. diplomatic personnel, including those accredited to the Macau SAR,
to apply for and receive visas before entering the Macau SAR. Approval
takes at least five to seven days, limiting the U.S. government’s
ability to offer timely consular services in the Macau SAR.
The Macau SAR government does not recognize dual nationality. Dual
U.S.-PRC citizens and U.S. citizens of Chinese descent may be subject
to additional scrutiny and harassment. If you are a dual U.S.-PRC
citizen and enter the Macau SAR on a U.S. passport, and you are
detained or arrested, PRC authorities are under an obligation to notify
the U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate General of your detention and to
allow U.S. consular officials to have access to you. In practice,
however, U.S. consular officers may be prevented from providing
consular assistance, even to those who have entered on their U.S.
passports. For more information, visit [83]Consular Protection and
Right of Abode in HK(SAR) for Dual Nationals - U.S. Consulate General
Hong Kong & Macau (usconsulate.gov).
Demonstrations: Participating in demonstrations or any other activities
that authorities interpret as constituting an act of secession,
subversion, terrorism, or collusion with a foreign country could result
in criminal charges. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid
demonstrations.
If you decide to travel to the Macau SAR:
* Enter the Macau SAR on your U.S. passport and keep it with you.
* Read the [84]travel information page for the Macau SAR.
* Enroll in the [85]Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to
receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
* Be aware of your surroundings.
* Avoid demonstrations.
* Exercise caution in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
* Avoid taking photographs of protesters or police without
permission.
* Keep a low profile.
* If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to
notify U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau immediately.
* Review the [86]China Country Security Report from the Overseas
Security Advisory Council.
* Do not consume drugs in the Macau SAR or prior to arriving in the
Macau SAR.
* Follow the Department of State
on [87]Facebook and [88]Twitter. Follow U.S. Consulate General Hong
Kong & Macau on [89]Facebook and [90]Twitter.
* Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page for
the latest [91]Travel Health Information related to the Macau SAR.
* Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.
* Review the [92]Traveler’s Checklist.
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