The Chinese Embassy in Manila warned its citizen traveling to the Philippines to have thorough risk assessments and reconsider cautiously their travel plans.

In the travel advisory posted on the Chinese Embassy’s website in Manila,

China reminded its citizens of safety awareness and emergency preparedness amid what it called an “unstable public security situation” and alleged frequent harassment of Chinese individuals.

Chinese nationals here in the Philippines or about to travel to the country were told to:

Keep a close watch on local security situations and step-up safety awareness and emergency preparedness.

Minimize non-essential outings and stay away from political gatherings or crowded venues.

While complying with local laws and regulations, also remain vigilant against potential security traps and schemes.

“Considering the recent unstable public security situation in the Philippines and growingly frequent harassment of Chinese citizens and businesses, witnessing more frequent occurrence of political assemblies, protests and demonstrations nationwide, Chinese citizens and businesses in the Philippines are faced with higher security risks,” the reminder said.

“Prospective travelers to the Philippines are advised to have thorough risk assessments and reconsider cautiously their travel plans,” it added.

In the case of emergency, Chinese citizens are advised not to hesitate to reach out to the Chinese Embassy or their closest Consulates in the Philippines.

Contacts:

Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline (24 hours) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 0086-10-12308 or 0086-10-65612308.

Consular Protection and Assistance Hotlines of the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the Philippines:

Embassy in the Philippines: 0063-2-82311033

Consulate-General in Cebu: 0063-32-3430008

Consulate in Laoag: 0063-9178051226

Consulate-General in Davao: 0063-9271304354

Malacañang said the Philippines was not targeting Chinese nationals in implementing the law, saying that the Philippines welcomes all nationalities.