China Warns Its Citizens Against Traveling to Lebanon

Chinese authorities have warned their citizens against traveling to Lebanon and urged those already there to "prepare for emergencies." The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Beirut issued a joint statement, highlighting the escalating tension along the Lebanese-Israeli border and describing the situation in the region as "serious and complex," according to the South China Morning Post. They advised citizens considering travel to Lebanon soon to "exercise caution" and warned their nationals and Chinese organizations in Lebanon to prepare for emergencies and enhance security measures. Citizens were instructed to contact the police and the Beijing embassy in Beirut in case of emergencies, reminding that those traveling to Lebanon despite the warnings "may face significant security risks."