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Reviewed: 9 April 2008, 10:24 NZDT
Still current at:
04 July 2008
There is high risk to your security in the city of Lhasa in Tibet and we advise against all tourist and other non-essential travel at this time.
There is some risk to your security elsewhere in Tibet and in the Tibetan areas in the Provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan, Gansu and Qinghai and we advise caution.
Several days of protests in Lhasa, Tibet turned violent in March 2008 resulting in widespread rioting and property damage. The situation in Lhasa remains tense. Localised protests and demonstrations are also reported to have occurred in other parts of China, including in the Tibetan areas located in the provinces of Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan and Yunnan.
New Zealanders in China are advised to avoid all areas where protests, demonstrations and marches are taking place. If you are in an area where there are protests you should stay indoors, comply with any instructions and restrictions issued by the local authorities, and avoid any unnecessary movement through the streets until the situation is under control.
New Zealanders travelling or resident in China should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air.
New Zealand citizens travelling or resident in China are encouraged to register
their details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade through this
website.
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