US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States4 September 2026
China - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
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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 unjust arrest or detention . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. 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 unjust arrest or detention. Expansive national security, counterespionage, and data security laws grant Chinese officials broad discretion
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