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China Issues Travel Advisory, Warns Citizens of U.S. Risks

4/16/2026

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On April 16, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China issued a travel advisory warning Chinese citizens about security risks traveling to the United States.
It cautioned against entering via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
The ministry said about 20 Chinese scholars with U.S. visas were denied entry after "unreasonable questioning" by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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On April 16, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China issued a travel advisory warning Chinese citizens about security risks traveling to the United States.
It cautioned against entering via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
The ministry said about 20 Chinese scholars with U.S. visas were denied entry after "unreasonable questioning" by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.