US Issues Chilling China Travel Warning: ‘You Might Not Be Allowed to Fly Home’

The state department issued a Level 2 travel advisory.

The US State Department has warned Americans travelling to mainland China about the risks of wrongful detention, electronic surveillance and restrictions that could prevent them from leaving the country. An updated Level 2 travel advisory, issued on October 19, urges visitors to "Exercise Increased Caution", citing concerns over China's broad security laws and the use of exit bans.

The advisory warns that routine professional, academic and personal activities that would not normally carry legal risks in Western countries could be treated as criminal offences under Chinese law.

It also cautions that private communications, including emails, text messages and social media posts, may be monitored by Chinese authorities.

"Assume that China's security services can read your emails, texts and social media posts if you send them to or from China," the advisory states.

The State Department said some people had been detained or deported over private messages critical of Chinese authorities, including messages sent from outside China.

"The US Department of State has determined that Americans are at serious risk of wrongful detention by the Government of China," the advisory says. Those detained could spend years in prison, with limited contact with…

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