China Travel Risk Level

Exercise increased caution in mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the use of exit bans without a fair and transparent process under the law, and the risk of wrongful detention . Some areas have specific risks. Read the entire Travel Advisory. See also: Macau and Hong Kong . National security laws Expansive national security, counterespionage, and data security laws grant Chinese officials broad discretion to detain or interrogate foreign nationals. This places U.S. citizens at risk for conducting even routine business, research, or expression in the public domain. The following may be targeted by Chinese authorities: U.S. citizens of Chinese heritage or origin Anyone involved in business disputes or who has ties to U.S. corporate entities involved in business disputes in China Anyone with a current or prior affiliation with U.S. law enforcement, U.S. military, or U.S. intelligence agencies Anyone traveling on U.S. government-funded programs Individuals with current or former connections to the U.S. government Ability to provide emergency consular services in some regions, especially in the Tibet Autonomous Region, is severely limited. U.S. government employees must follow the policies established by their Department or Agency regarding official or personal travel to China. See also: Macau and Hong Kong . Arbitrary enforcement of local laws The government of China arbitrarily enforces local laws. It may issue exit bans on U.S. citizens and citizens of other countries without fair and transparent processes under the law. Chinese law includes an expansive definition of national security and grants Chinese officials with broad discretion to portray a wide range of documents, data, statistics, or materials as “state secrets,” including retroactively. These laws and other regulations may place foreign nationals at risk for conducting routine research or handling data that is publicly or commercially available to Chinese nationals. U.S. citizens

This travel advice covers mainland China. See travel advice for the Special Administrative Regions, Hong Kong and Macao . Flash floods along the Nepal-China border On 26 August 2026, heavy flooding and landslides have caused widespread damage in Gyirong County in Shigatse, Tibet, near the Nepal border. Buildings, roads, other transport and communications infrastructure have been severely damaged. The Chinese authorities and emergency services are responding. The authorities have warned of the risk of further flooding. The situation may change rapidly. Stay away from affected areas where possible. If you are travelling in the region, follow the advice of the Chinese government and local authorities and be alert to the changing situation. If you are affected and need assistance from the UK government, call: From China: +86 (0) 10 5192 4000 From the UK: +44 (0)20 7008 5000 Typhoons The typhoon season in China normally runs from May to November, affecting southern and eastern coastal regions. Air travel and other forms of transport can be affected. Monitor the progress of approaching storms on the Japan Meteorological Agency and the China Meteorological Administration websites. See guidance on tropical cyclones for advice about what to do if you are caught in a typhoon. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out

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Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.