US warns citizens of 'arbitrary detention' if travelling to China

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The US Government warns citizens against travelling to mainland China and Hong Kong, citing the risk of 'arbitrary detention' and 'arbitrary enforcement of local laws.'

In Hong Kong, China "unilaterally and arbitrarily exercises police and security power," the advisory said, adding that new legislation also covers offenses committed by non-Hong Kong residents or organizations outside of Hong Kong, possibly subjecting US citizens who have publicly criticised China to a "heightened risk of arrest, detention, expulsion, or prosecution."

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said that the US should "fully respect the facts and should not engage in unwarranted political manipulation" when issuing such advisories. "China's authorities have under certain circumstances detained foreigners citing 'endangering national security'," the British Foreign Office said in its latest advice posted on its website.British advice previously contained no reference to the risk of arbitrary detention.The relationship between Washington and Beijing has soured over issues like trade, technology, Taiwan, Tibet, the South China Sea, the coronavirus pandemic and Hong Kong.

 

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