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Summary: Reconsider travel to Mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit bans, and the risk of wrongful detentions. Exercise increased caution when traveling to the Hong Kong SAR due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Reconsider travel to the Macau SAR due to a limited ability to provide emergency consular services. Exercise increased caution when traveling to the Macau SAR due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws. See specific risks and conditions in each jurisdiction. [50]ALL / [51]ALL / [52] Mainland China – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, including in relation to exit bans, and the risk of wrongful detentions. Summary: The People’s Republic of China (PRC) government arbitrarily enforces local laws, including issuing exit bans on U.S. citizens and citizens of other countries, without fair and transparent process under the law. The Department of State has determined the risk of wrongful detention of U.S. nationals by the PRC government exists in the PRC. U.S. citizens traveling or residing in the PRC may be detained without access to U.S. consular services or information about their alleged crime. U.S. citizens in the PRC may be subjected to interrogations and detention without fair and transparent treatment under the law. Foreigners in the PRC, including but not limited to businesspeople, former foreign-government personnel, academics, relatives of PRC citizens involved in legal disputes, and journalists have been interrogated and detained by PRC officials for alleged violations of PRC national security laws. The PRC has also interrogated, detained, and expelled U.S. citizens living and working in the PRC. PRC authorities appear to have broad discretion to deem a wide range of documents, data, statistics, or materials as state secrets and to detain and prosecute foreign nationals for alleged espionage. There is increased official scrutiny of U.S. and third-country firms, such as professional service and due diligence companies, operating in the PRC. Security personnel could detain U.S. citizens or subject them to prosecution for conducting research or accessing publicly available material inside the PRC. Security personnel could detain and/or deport U.S. citizens for sending private electronic messages critical of the PRC, Hong Kong SAR, or Macau SAR governments. In addition, the PRC government has used restrictions on travel or departure from the PRC, or so-called exit bans, to: * compel individuals to participate in PRC government investigations; * pressure family members of the restricted individual to return to the PRC from abroad; * resolve civil disputes in favor of PRC citizens; and * gain bargaining leverage over foreign governments. U.S. citizens might only become aware of an exit ban when they attempt to depart the PRC, and there may be no available legal process to contest an exit ban in a court of law. Relatives, including minor children, of those under investigation in the PRC may become subject to an exit ban. The PRC government does not recognize dual nationality. Dual U.S.-PRC citizens and U.S. citizens of Chinese descent may be subject to additional scrutiny and harassment. If you are a U.S. citizen and choose to enter Mainland China on travel documents other than a U.S. passport and are detained or arrested, the PRC government may not notify the U.S. Embassy or the U.S. Consulates General or allow consular access. Check with the PRC Embassy in the United States for the most updated information on travel to the PRC. In some limited circumstances travelers to Mainland China may face additional COVID-19 testing requirements to enter some facilities or events. The Department of State does not provide or coordinate direct medical care to private U.S. citizens abroad. U.S. citizens overseas may receive PRC-approved COVID-19 vaccine doses where they are eligible. Do not consume drugs in the PRC or prior to arriving in the PRC. A positive drug test, even if the drug was legal elsewhere, can lead to immediate detention, fines, deportation, and/or a ban from re-entering the PRC. PRC authorities may compel cooperation with blood, urine, or hair testing. Penalties for drug offense may exceed penalties imposed in the United States. Demonstrations: Participating in demonstrations or any other activities that authorities interpret as constituting an act of secession, subversion, terrorism, or collusion with a foreign country could result in criminal charges. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid demonstrations. XINJIANG UYGHUR AUTONOMOUS REGION, TIBET AUTONOMOUS REGION, and TIBETAN AUTONOMOUS PREFECTURES Extra security measures, such as security checks and increased levels of police presence and surveillance, are common in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Tibet Autonomous Region, and Tibetan Autonomous Prefectures. Authorities may impose curfews and travel restrictions on short notice. If you decide to travel to Mainland China: * Enter the PRC on your U.S. passport with a valid PRC visa and keep it with you. * Read the [53]travel information page for Mainland China. * Enroll in the [54]Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. * Be aware of your surroundings. * Avoid demonstrations. * Exercise caution in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests. * Avoid taking photographs of protesters or police without permission. * Keep a low profile. * If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify U.S. Embassy Beijing or the nearest U.S. Consulate General immediately. * Review the [55]China Country Security Report from the Overseas Security Advisory Council. * Do not consume drugs in the PRC or prior to arriving in the PRC. * Follow the Department of State on [56]Facebook and [57]Twitter. Follow U.S. Embassy Beijing on [58]Twitter, [59]WeChat, and [60]Weibo. * Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page for the latest [61]Travel Health Information related to the PRC. * Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. * Review the [62]Traveler’s Checklist. * If you plan to enter the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), read the [63]DPRK Travel Advisory. U.S. passports are not valid for travel to, in, or through the DPRK, unless they are specially validated by the Department of State. [64]ALL / [65]ALL / [66] Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution Exercise increased caution due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Summary: Since the imposition of the National Security Law on June 30, 2020, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has demonstrated an intent to use the law to target a broad range of activities such as acts of secession, subversion, terrorism, and collusion with foreign entities. The National Security Law also covers offenses committed by non-Hong Kong SAR residents or organizations outside of the Hong Kong SAR, which could subject U.S. citizens who have been publicly critical of the PRC and/or the administration of the Hong Kong SAR to a heightened risk of arrest, detention, expulsion, or prosecution. The Hong Kong SAR government does not recognize dual nationality. Dual U.S.-PRC citizens and U.S. citizens of Chinese descent may be subject to additional scrutiny and harassment. If you are a dual U.S.-PRC citizen and enter Hong Kong SAR on a U.S. passport, and you are detained or arrested, PRC authorities are under an obligation to notify the U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate General of your detention and to allow U.S. consular officials to have access to you. In practice, however, U.S. consular officers may be prevented from providing consular assistance, even to those who have entered on their U.S. passports. For more information, visit [67]Consular Protection and Right of Abode in HK(SAR) for Dual Nationals - U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau (usconsulate.gov). Demonstrations: Participating in demonstrations or any other activities that authorities interpret as constituting an act of secession, subversion, terrorism, or collusion with a foreign country could result in criminal charges. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid demonstrations. If you decide to travel to the Hong Kong SAR: * Enter the Hong Kong SAR on your U.S. passport and keep it with you. * Read the [68]travel information page for the Hong Kong SAR. * Enroll in the [69]Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. * Be aware of your surroundings. * Avoid demonstrations. * Exercise caution in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests. * Avoid taking photographs of protesters or police without permission. * Keep a low profile. * If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau immediately. * Review the [70]China Country Security Report from the Overseas Security Advisory Council. * Do not consume drugs in the Hong Kong SAR or prior to arriving in the Hong Kong SAR. * Follow the Department of State on [71]Facebook and [72]Twitter. Follow U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau on [73]Facebook and [74]Twitter. * Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page for the latest [75]Travel Health Information related to the Hong Kong SAR. * Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. * Review the [76]Traveler’s Checklist. * Monitor local media, local transportations sites, and apps like [77]MTR Mobile or [78]CitybusNWFB for updates. * Review your Hong Kong flight status with your airline or at the [79]Hong Kong International Airport website. [80]ALL / [81]ALL / [82] Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel due to a limited ability to provide emergency consular services. Exercise increased caution due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Summary: The U.S. government has a limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in the Macau SAR due to People’s Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Foreign Affairs travel restrictions on U.S. diplomatic personnel. Even in an emergency, the PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires all U.S. diplomatic personnel, including those accredited to the Macau SAR, to apply for and receive visas before entering the Macau SAR. Approval takes at least five to seven days, limiting the U.S. government’s ability to offer timely consular services in the Macau SAR. The Macau SAR government does not recognize dual nationality. Dual U.S.-PRC citizens and U.S. citizens of Chinese descent may be subject to additional scrutiny and harassment. If you are a dual U.S.-PRC citizen and enter the Macau SAR on a U.S. passport, and you are detained or arrested, PRC authorities are under an obligation to notify the U.S. Embassy or a U.S. Consulate General of your detention and to allow U.S. consular officials to have access to you. In practice, however, U.S. consular officers may be prevented from providing consular assistance, even to those who have entered on their U.S. passports. For more information, visit [83]Consular Protection and Right of Abode in HK(SAR) for Dual Nationals - U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau (usconsulate.gov). Demonstrations: Participating in demonstrations or any other activities that authorities interpret as constituting an act of secession, subversion, terrorism, or collusion with a foreign country could result in criminal charges. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid demonstrations. If you decide to travel to the Macau SAR: * Enter the Macau SAR on your U.S. passport and keep it with you. * Read the [84]travel information page for the Macau SAR. * Enroll in the [85]Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. * Be aware of your surroundings. * Avoid demonstrations. * Exercise caution in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests. * Avoid taking photographs of protesters or police without permission. * Keep a low profile. * If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau immediately. * Review the [86]China Country Security Report from the Overseas Security Advisory Council. * Do not consume drugs in the Macau SAR or prior to arriving in the Macau SAR. * Follow the Department of State on [87]Facebook and [88]Twitter. 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