Doklam stand-off: China issues safety advisory for its citizens in India
China issued a new safety advisory for its citizens living and working in India, Hindustan Times reported on Thursday. The move comes after the two-month long Doklam stand-off.
The Chinese Embassy in New Delhi has warned Chinese citizens to be aware of the security environment around them and will be valid till December, 2018.
The Chinese had earlier issued an advisory in July, but the reason behind issuing both has still not been given. However, both messages have advised Chinese citizens to pay attention to the security situation in India as well as to their personal security.
The note of caution to Chinese citizens said they should “pay close attention to the local security situation, improve self-protection awareness, strengthen security and reduce unnecessary travel.”
They were also advised to pay attention to “travel and personal safety, inform the family, colleagues and friends of the travel situation and to keep the communication open.”
They have been asked to always “carry personal identification, be cautious and strictly comply with “Indian laws and regulations, respect for local religious practices and customs.” The note added Chinese citizens should be wary of “natural disasters, traffic accidents and infectious diseases.”
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