China Issues Safety Advisory For Its Citizens In India:- Over the worsening border row between the two countries, China has issued a safety advisory to its citizens traveling to and living in India.

A Chinese government official said, “The (Chinese) embassy in India has issued a safety advisory to its people asking them to pay attention to their safety and avoid unnecessary travel.”

On July 7, the advisory was issued and is valid for a month. For issuing such a notice, no reason was given.

“They have been asked to contact local police or the Chinese Embassy in Delhi,” the official added.

The advisory comes in the wake as Indian and Chinese troops have been engaged in a stand-off in Doklam region in Sikkim sector since mid June, which has led to marked unease in ties.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry, last week, said depending on the security situation China could issue a travel alert to its citizens visiting India. The Chinese living in India need to pay attention to the local security situation. Personal identification need to be carried and inform in advance their family, colleagues, and friends if traveling out of home, according to the advisory.

It also asks them to strictly follow with Indian laws and regulations and respect local and religious customs.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang had said last week, “The Chinese government attaches great importance to the safety and lawful rights of Chinese citizens.”

“In accordance with the security condition of the relevant country, we will decide whether or not to issue a travel alert,” Geng had said, answering a question if China will issue any advisory.

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