China Warns Travelers to Be Careful After ‘Malicious’ US Border Checks
BEIJING — China advised its citizens on Thursday to use caution when traveling to the United States and to avoid entry at Seattle’s main airport following what it called “malicious” border checks.
According to a foreign ministry statement, around 20 Chinese scholars planning to attend academic conferences were recently denied entry by US Customs and Border Protection at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, despite holding valid visas. CBP did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The ministry said that, “in light of recurring instances of malicious interrogation and harassment targeting Chinese scholars” at the Seattle airport, authorities “advise individuals planning to travel to the United States in the near future to heighten their safety awareness.” Chinese travelers should “avoid entry through this airport,” it added. The statement also advised travelers to respond in a “calm and rational manner” if questioned by US border authorities.
The warning comes ahead of a planned mid-May visit to Beijing by President Donald Trump, which has been delayed while Washington focuses on the war in the Middle East.
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