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Title: China Alerts.
Post by: Pineau on April 05, 2013, 08:27:04 am
I think this could be useful thread to the travelers to China. A good place to post warning and dangerous situation that is not in the news media at large.
If you find anything noteworthy that could help the others avoid trouble the please post it here. Please time stamp it.



Health warning from the department of state April 4 2013.
GuangzhouACS@state.gov

As of April 4, the Chinese authorities confirmed 14 cases of a new strain of avian influenza (H7N9) in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui. A small number of new cases have been reported each day since Sunday, March 31 when three cases were initially reported by the Chinese authorities. Thus far, no human-to-human transmission has been reported and no link has been found between the laboratory-confirmed cases. Individuals in close contact with the infected were tested and the results have all been negative.
 
The Chinese authorities are actively monitoring and investigating this situation and have heightened disease surveillance. At this point the risk for international disease spread is considered low.  The latest advisory from the World Health Organization as of April 4 is that no travel or trade restrictions with China should be applied based on the current information.
 
How can I protect myself and my family?
Cover the nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing.
Wash your hands frequently, especially before and after preparing foods and before eating.
Thoroughly cook all poultry and poultry products, including eggs.
Avoid contact with sick animals and do not go to live animal markets or farms.
 
What are the signs and symptoms?
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the flu virus. Flu is different from the cold and the symptoms come on suddenly. Symptoms of fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, headache, body aches are some of the symptoms associated with the flu.
 
What should I do if I have the flu?
Most individuals who get the flu will recover within a few days but some people can develop complications. Individuals with certain lung problems such as asthma or COPD, those with diabetes, heart disease and those over the age of 65 are at a greater risk of developing complications.
 
If you do get the flu:
Stay hydrated. If you get sick with flu symptoms and are at high risk of flu complications or you are concerned about your illness, call your health care provider for advice. You should stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other things you have to do and no one else can do for you. You should stay home from work, school, travel, shopping, social events, and public gatherings.
 
Where can I find more information?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is following this situation closely and coordinating with domestic and international partners in a number of areas, including gathering more information to make a knowledgeable public health risk assessment and developing a candidate vaccine virus. All of these actions are routine preparedness measures taken whenever a new novel influenza virus is detected in humans.
 
CDC will provide updated information as it becomes available.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/h7n9-virus.htm (http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/h7n9-virus.htm)   
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention also provides regular updates on the ongoing developments. You can view the information at http://www.chinacdc.cn (http://www.chinacdc.cn) and http://www.chinacdc.cn/en/. (http://www.chinacdc.cn/en/.) 
We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in China enroll in the Department of State's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at https://step.state.gov/step. (https://step.state.gov/step.) STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. Embassy or nearest U.S. Consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don't have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Regularly monitor the State Department's website at http://travel.state.gov (http://travel.state.gov), where you can find current Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the Worldwide Caution. Read the Country Specific Information for China at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1089.html. (http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1089.html.) For additional information, refer to "A Safe Trip Abroad" on the State Department's website.
Contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for up-to-date information on travel restrictions. You can also call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free from within the United States and Canada, or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Follow us on Twitter at https://mobile.twitter.com/travelgov (https://mobile.twitter.com/travelgov) and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/travelgov, (https://www.facebook.com/travelgov,) and download our free Smart Traveler iPhone App at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smart-traveler/id442693988?mt=8 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smart-traveler/id442693988?mt=8) to have travel information at your fingertips.
The American Citizen Services unit of the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou is located at 5/F Tian Yu Garden (II Phase), 136-142 Lin He Zhong Lu, Tianhe District, Guangzhou. For the American Citizen Services operation hours, please refer to our website: http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/contact_us.html. (http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/contact_us.html.)  If you are a U.S. citizen in need of urgent assistance, the emergency number for the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou is (86) (10) 8531-4000.
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: IrishGuy65 on April 05, 2013, 08:56:41 am
Hongping was just telling me about this, and I was getting ready to do some research.  Thanks, Gerry, for doing the research for me  :D
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: shaun on April 05, 2013, 11:11:47 am
Thanks for the info Gerry.
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Pineau on April 05, 2013, 10:28:40 pm
Don't become a statistic. Follow the recommendations listed.


Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Willy The Londoner on April 05, 2013, 10:36:17 pm
I have seen this on TV. 

Very worrying! 

It means that there are only 1,399.999.984 that have not contracted it. ::)

Do not be too worried!  ??? You have more chance of winning a lottery jackpot three weeks running than contracting it or in getting shot by a Mongolian Midget in Memphis.

The people who have contracted it are all people who have close connections with chickens in a working environment.  ;)
So let that be a warning. Keep away from the Chicks!!!! ;D

Willy
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: john1964 on April 06, 2013, 11:14:23 am
hi guys, not had time to read this post but it is told not to eat pork, eggs, chicken, beef, duck, i have also been told of a few deaths in Hangzhou where we are now, much is kept from the news here to avoid panic, 570 heads of cattle from Shuhou are infected with Bacillus, Anthrax .
THIS IS WORDS FROM A GOOD FRIEND TONIGHT......AVIAN FLU IS VERY SERIOUS, AT A BEIJING UNION MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL LEADERSHIP DINNER TONIGHT,, OUTSIDE NEWS HAS BEEN BLOCKED FROM THE MEDIA, THERE IS CURRENTLY NO DRUG THERAPY, WASH HANDS FREQUENTLY, DO NOT EAT PORK, EGGS AND AND POULTRY ...John.
PS, MY FRIEND IS VERY WELL KNOWN IN THE MEDICAL FIELD, IF I HEAR ANY  MORE NEWS I WILL POST .
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Robertt S on April 06, 2013, 11:41:26 am
Here is a question and answer list from the Chinese Disease Control Center concerning the  A(H7N9) influenza virus.


1. What is A(H7N9) avian influenza virus?   There are three types of influenza viruses – A, B and C. Human influenza A and B cause seasonal epidemics. The natural reservoir of all influenza A viruses are birds. Influenza A viruses can infect humans, birds, mammals and other animals.
  Influenza A viruses are divided into 2 subtypes, based on viral surface proteins, i.e. hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA). There are currently 16 known HA subtypes (H1-16) and 9 known NA subtypes (N1-9) with many possible combination of HA and NA proteins.
  Influenza AH7 can have 9 subgroups (i.e. H7N1-9) Most H7 viruses identified worldwide were in wild birds and poultry. H7 in humans in uncommon but has een documented in persons who have direct contact with infected birds, especially during outbreaks of H7 virus in poultry.
  From 1996 to 2009, human infections with H7 influenza were reported in Netherlands, Italy, Canada, USA and England, the pathogen of which were H7N2, H7N3, and H7N7, and the cases mostly presented conjunctivitis and mild upper respiratory. So far, there have been no human infections with H7 influenza viruses reported in China.
   More importantly, H7N9 had only been previously isolated in birds, and outbreaks among birds were only reported in Netherlands, Japan and USA.
  2. How many human cases infected with H7N9 influenza virus have been reported in China to date?
  As of 30 March 2013, we report 3 confirmed cases detected in China including 2 fatal cases from Shanghai and 1 case from Anhui who is currently hospitalized. The onset dates of the 3 cases lie between 24-February and 15-March.
  3. What are the main symptoms of human infection with A(H7N9) avian virus?
  The three confirmed cases presented all with acute pneumonia whose symptoms include acute fever onset, high fever, cough and respiratory tract infection symptoms at the early stage of the disease. Five to seven days of disease onset, the patients developed severe pneumonia i.e. breathing difficulties and some progressed rapidly into acute respiratory distress syndrome and death.
  Currently, our knowledge about the clinical characteristics of disease was limited, whether the infection can cause mild or other clinical presentation was still not clear. The understanding of the disease will change accordingly as more information accumulates.
  4. Is the A(H7N9) avian influenza virus like H1N1 and H5N1 seasonal influenza virus?
  As only 3 confirmed cases of human infection with H7N9 influenza virus has identified globally, the research material for the virus itself and the disease it caused are rather limited. The accurate judgments to the virulence and the transmission ability among humans haven’t been achieved yet.
  5. Where has the human infection with A(H7N9) avian influenza virus come from?
  The investigation is ongoing to determine the source of infection of the 3 cases. A(H7N9) virus is an avian influenza viruses, and according to the previous outbreak reports, the source of the human infection with influenza virus A subtype H7 probably is poultry.
  6. Can A(H7N9) avian influenza virus transmitted from person to person?
  Given the limited number of confirmed cases to date, it is still uncertain how this virus is being transmitted from birds. Epidemiology links between the 3 confirmed cases haven’t been discovered. Investigation is ongoing, but so far no further cases were identified among the contacts of the case. Up to date, no subclinical infections have been determined from all the blood taken in contacts. But we cannot rule out the possibility of human to human transmission until we know more about the virus characteristics and results from ongoing investigations.
  7. Has any close contacts become ill or dead?
  According to China’s regulations on management of the unknown pneumonia, the Departments of Health in Shanghai, Anhui and Jiangsu have implemented strictly medical observation to all the close contacts of the confirmed cases. All the close contacts of the confirmed cases from Shanghai and Anhui haven’t show the similar symptom so far.
  8. How to prevent from being infected with A(H7N9) avian influenza virus?
   Influenza is an acute respiratory infection disease. It could be prevented through hands-washing, indoor ventilating, as well as balanced-diet and keeping fit. In order to avoid transmitting the virus to the other person, the nose and mouth should be covered by tissue or handkerchief while sneezing or coughing. In addition, special attention should be paid to keep off the sick and dead poultry and livestock.
  To date, there is no vaccine developed for the prevention of H7N9 influenza virus transmission.
  9. Is there a treatment for the A(H7N9) avian influenza virus?
  Antigenic and genome sequence analyses indicate that the A(H7N9) avian influenza virus is sensitive to the neuraminidase inhibitors anti-influenza virus drugs. The usage of neuraminidase inhibitors anti-influenza virus drugs in the early stage of the infection has been proved to be effective, but whether it is the specific treatment to the A(H7N9) avian influenza virus infection needs further investigation.
  10. What can I do to protect myself?
  Respiratory infection disease such as Influenza could be prevented through hands-washing and covering the nose and mouth while sneezes and coughs. In addition, you should try to keep away from the sick and dead poultry and livestock.
  11. Is general population at risk from the A(H7N9) avian influenza virus?
  The 3 cases are not epidemiologically linked. There is currently no evidence of infection in close contacts, the risk associated with A(H7N9) avian influenza virus to the general population remains low.
  12. Are health care workers at risk from the A(H7N9) avian influenza virus?
  Since health care workers have better chance to contact with patients suffering from infectious diseases than the general population, they should employ the proper infection control measures while diagnosing and treating the patients. When receiving the suspect or confirmed H7N9 cases, the effective infection control measures including standard precautions plus droplet precautions plus contact precautions should be taken properly.
  13. What kinds of the control measures and investigation had been implemented?
  The local health authorities pay high attention to the event. The treatment of patients, field epidemiological investigation, specimen collection and inspection, medical observation to the close contacts, and the enhancement of surveillance for the pneumonia cases of unknown origin have already being carried out.
  After receiving the case reports and the sample collected from the patients, China Center for Disease Control and Prevention had carried out risk assessment for potential spread. The laboratory identification and confirmation have been performed timely. Genetic characteristics of the newly identified virus in humans in currently being analyzed to determine potential factors that can explain transmission from birds to humans.
  Due to constant evolving nature of influenza viruses, China participated in the WHO associated global monitoring of influenza viruses in animals and people. H7N9 as an avian influenza newly discovered in humans, has been reported to WHO under IHR (2005).
Here is the link for China's CDC......http://www.chinacdc.cn/en/ (http://www.chinacdc.cn/en/)     or    http://www.chinacdc.cn/ (http://www.chinacdc.cn/)
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Pineau on April 06, 2013, 12:48:23 pm
Shanghai reports two more H7N9 cases
Two more people were confirmed infected with the deadly H7N9 bird flu strain that has claimed the lives of six people nationwide, local authorities said Saturday.China 'more transparent' in handling epidemics China's confirmed H7N9 cases isolated UN praises China's quick notification of H7N9

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-04/06/content_16378838.htm (http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-04/06/content_16378838.htm)

the society page also has a few more articles about this.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/society.html (http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/society.html)

Starting to get a lot of attention in the media now and some real news is starting to leak out.
http://news.qq.com/zt2013/H7N9/index.htm (http://news.qq.com/zt2013/H7N9/index.htm)
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Pineau on April 24, 2013, 05:44:48 pm
Latest warning from the dept of state in Guangzhou

  http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/avian-flu-h7n9-china.htm (http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/watch/avian-flu-h7n9-china.htm)
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: brett on May 21, 2013, 12:03:16 pm
Well I'm not sure about the bird flu thing but I've noticed the live poultry have disappeared from outside the restaurants in my neighborhood.

If you're coming to Guangdong a bigger threat is the weather. Just be aware that the weather can change here astoundingly quickly. Carry an umbrella everywhere you go!

This site is useful for weather warnings:

http://www.prdweather.net/forecast.htm?fdt=true (http://www.prdweather.net/forecast.htm?fdt=true)

The most rain I've seen since I've been here probably amounted to 3 inches in a single afternoon. Well that would suck if you decided to climb Baiyun mountain that day!!! I was downtown at the time and it took me a whole week to dry my shoes out :( And obviously lightning is a risk - yesterday's storm amounted to something like 100 lightning flashes a minute at the peak - it was really impressive to watch.
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Willy The Londoner on May 24, 2013, 10:55:35 pm
30 mins of rain!

This week we have had days where it has rained so hard so several hours at a time that it has been difficult to see across the road.  Luckily, last year,  they had upgraded the drainage in the street outside

We had to remove the drain cover on the balcony so that more water could flow out so we could to stop the water coming over the threshold into the home.  I have been through the Monsoon in India but this week has been worst than that here.

Willy

Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Willy The Londoner on May 25, 2013, 11:00:08 am
And the points was...........?

Willy
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: fivetrout on May 25, 2013, 03:39:09 pm
My first thought was...with the spitting, and pissing, and pet waste...a good cleansing like flooding is a good thing! Well, except to where it all eventually ends up maybe?
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Willy The Londoner on May 25, 2013, 10:10:15 pm
And the points was...........?

Willy

 Holy Cow,

 The point was how much in such a short time.

 That's all

Oh I see.

Yes a women said those exact words to me once but is was not in McDonalds. 

Willy
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Robertt S on May 26, 2013, 01:29:34 pm
I do not know if anyone here remembers the flooding in Guangzhou on May 7th 2010. My wife and I were on one of the last if not the last flight out of Guangzhou before the airport was shut down. :) Her interview was on May 4th, she was approved so we hung around to pick up the visa. The visa was delivered to the Post Office in Guangzhou on Thursday and we flew out early Friday morning. We took a cab because the shuttle bus to the airport was full with people wanting to leave ahead of the storms that were expected that day. We flew back to Qingdao and spent a quite night at home before my return flight to the USA the following morning. Here is an article about the flooding in Guangzhou for those that never heard about the event.

http://www.chinahush.com/2010/05/07/severe-rainstorm-questions-guangzhou-citys-drainage-system/ (http://www.chinahush.com/2010/05/07/severe-rainstorm-questions-guangzhou-citys-drainage-system/)
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Willy The Londoner on May 26, 2013, 09:35:48 pm
Yes I remember that. I had a friend there at that time.  All the sewage was coming up into the streets with all that implies.   
At one point he had to swim across the street. Well actually he was not really swimming he was just going through the 'motions'! ;D

Willy
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Willy The Londoner on May 26, 2013, 10:31:44 pm
Maybe this is the right place for this under 'China Alerts'.

Willy has a Chinese drivers license! 

The good news, some may say, is that he can only use it until the end of  2013. Which is just about 7 months away.

I did the business by going to the local hospital to get a check up and received the health certificate.  Having my existing drivers license translated into Chinese, including my name.  Then with a friend, as translator, we went to the local driving establishment where he, rather than I, scored 98 out of 100 questions on the new illustrated theory test. 

Then off to the Traffic dept of the PSB with new photo and forms completed. I have just collected  the Drivers license. Problem is it is only valid until my current UK Drivers license ends then it will need to be renewed. ONLY it cannot be.

To renew the Chinese license at that time I have to be under 70 years of age or have a license valid for more than 3 years. I will not be and my new UK drivers license will only be for 2 years a time from now on.

Still the bright side is that my wife has only to resit the new theory test to qualify for her own license and in test sittings this week she has made the above 90% mark on 15 of the 16 occasions she has completed it. So I no fear that, tomorrow, she will sail through the actual test and that she will be driving our new car very soon after.

At least when I go back on trips to the UK Avis will let me keep hiring cars until whatever age I can convince the authorities that I am safe to drive there.

So my driving here will be short lived, expensive, but interesting to say the least.

Willy
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Robertt S on May 26, 2013, 10:46:55 pm
Here you go Willy, this thing is built like a Sherman Tank and is banned from about 90% of the Demolition Derby tracks in the USA. You should remain pretty safe in this anywhere in the world!


(http://trialx.com/curetalk/wp-content/blogs.dir/7/files/2012/11/cars/1967_Chrysler_New_Yorker-2.jpg)
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Pineau on May 27, 2013, 02:05:16 am
Willy, Are you over 70 now? Is there any chance you can run back to the UK and get a new license that is valid for 3 or more years? Then return to China and get a new license ? In a different location?  I don't know but it seems there is always a way around barriers in China if you know what to do and who to talk to?  Hell, get a new birth certificate that says your 45.
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Willy The Londoner on May 27, 2013, 05:50:53 am
My first drivers license was valid for 51 years and it expired at 70.  From then on they only issue them for two years a time.

But no worries it means that I can always go out and drink but not drive.   Most people think that I was a little mad to move here. They would think that I was an absolute loon to want to drive here.  But what is the difference driving here than in New York or centre of London, Paris or Rome or the worst place ever I have driven and that is Lagos, Nigeria.

Then again probably the few months that I can drive here  will convince me that the authorities are probably doing the correct thing. ;D 

However going round the back streets and keeping off the mains will suit me for the odd occasions when I go it alone. That and a baseball cap and dark glasses and of course a jacket buttoned up to the neck.   And probably a handful of RMB's in one hand. 8)

 Maybe I will go to Australia soon and have a drive there then I can say that I have driven on every continent.

Willy
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: RobertBfrom aust on May 27, 2013, 09:53:41 am
Willy , you and your lovely wife are always welcome to visit Melbourne and learn to drive like our Indian taxi drivers do ha ha , regards Sujuan and Robert .
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Willy The Londoner on May 28, 2013, 12:36:48 am
Willy , you and your lovely wife are always welcome to visit Melbourne and learn to drive like our Indian taxi drivers do ha ha , regards Sujuan and Robert .
Actually I was thinking seriously of a trip down under.  Cathay Pacific are doing some really good prices.
Do not tell David E though but Perth is a real bargain from Hong Kong and I may just turn up on his doorstep ::)

But being really serious now. I now have a inhouse chauffeur who today passed her test and cannot wait to collect her driver license tomorrow.
She score 97 out of 100 on her theory test today on traffic laws do's and dont's. I really hope will remember what she learned but on reflection I have no doubt that she will be a perfect Chinese driver and totally ignore or flout the traffic laws!

Really glad I kept an airline snooze mask as I feel that I will be using it a lot when my license runs out. ;D There again if I wear it when driving then I would be a perfect Chinese motorist.

Willy
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: fivetrout on May 28, 2013, 12:40:08 am
Careful Willy! A trip down under might in interpreted as 6 feet down under!
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Willy The Londoner on May 28, 2013, 01:03:19 am
It could also refer to one of my favourite pastimes. ;D

Down under or Up on high I have a distinct feeling that when that happens I will be neither aware or care. Unless of course we are going back to my first line. ;D

In which case I always treat it like the last time ever. Because one day I will be right.  ;)

Willy
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: fivetrout on May 28, 2013, 01:38:04 am
Well now that you've been given a driver's license, perhaps a submarine Captains command is next?

Dive, dive, dive! ))))))))))))))
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: brett on May 28, 2013, 05:20:31 am
Gone a whole week here without seeing a car accident  :o.

Rode up front on the 803 bus into Guangzhou station today, as usual the mean streets of Sanyuanli were full of drivers performing U turns and cyclists pulling out and crossing 4 lanes of traffic while holding an umbrella or talking on their mobile phones.
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: David E on May 28, 2013, 05:48:37 pm
Do not tell David E though but Perth is a real bargain from Hong Kong and I may just turn up on his doorstep ::)

Willy

Have  guest room ready, beer in the 'fridge, wine in the cellar, BBQ ready to go....bring it on Willy !!!!!
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: brett on June 03, 2013, 11:19:59 am
Well there was no warning of tonight's 大暴雨!!!

For the second time my shoes have been destroyed by mother nature.

The river here has risen 3 feet in less than an hour.

ALWAYS be prepared for rain in Southern China!!!
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Willy The Londoner on June 03, 2013, 09:39:35 pm

The river here has risen 3 feet in less than an hour.

ALWAYS be prepared for rain in Southern China!!!
Not just China. Many countries in Europe are on a major flood alert.

Willy
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Pineau on May 07, 2014, 10:28:30 am
I dont know if you can see this blog without a qq account but visit if you can.

Warning, It will make you sick. I will forgo the commentary. Form you own opinions.

http://user.qzone.qq.com/1783063742/blog/1399387588
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: maxx on May 07, 2014, 11:03:39 am
That's China for you anything to make a buck. No matter what it will cost you down the road.
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Pineau on May 07, 2014, 01:14:30 pm
Google Asian Swamp eel.
 The Asian swamp eel, swamp eel, rice eel, or white rice-field eel, Monopterus albus, is a air-breathing species of fish.

It a dish served in many restaurants in China. However, be aware that in spring and summer they are loaded with parasites. Cooking does not always kill them and you can be infected.It is tempting to try the local delicacies but in this case you should abstain.

http://user.qzone.qq.com/331808711/blog/1398952636
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Pineau on May 23, 2014, 09:43:40 am
This arrived from the Guangzhou office last night.

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region Travel

Security Message for American Citizens

 

Although U.S. Consulate Guangzhou does not have any information regarding specific threats, in light of recent events and ongoing tensions, the U.S. Mission has instructed its staff to defer all personal travel to the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region until further notice. 

 

U.S. Consulate Guangzhou reminds U.S. citizens that while violent crime is not common in China, violent incidents may occur without warning.  The vast majority of these incidents are related to disputes over land seizures, social issues, employment disputes, environmental problems, or ethnic tensions.  In 2014, violent attacks, including acts of terrorism, have resulted in several dozen injuries and deaths in public spaces throughout China, including train stations and markets.  Although neither U.S. citizens specifically nor foreigners generally were targeted in these attacks, such incidents pose a random threat to foreigners.  U.S. Consulate Guangzhou recommends that U.S. citizens pay attention to their surroundings when traveling in China and report any concerns to the local police.

 

For the latest security information, U.S. citizens living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Caution, Country Specific Information, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be found.  Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States or Canada, or for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (EST), Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). 

 

U.S. Consulate Guangzhou’s American Citizen Services Unit can be reached at 86-3814-5775.  After hours, a duty officer can be reached by calling 86-10-8531-4000.  The addresses and telephone contact information for U.S. Consulate Guangzhou, the U.S. Embassy and other consulates in China are at the bottom of this announcement.

 

U.S. citizens residing or traveling in China are reminded to register with the U.S. Embassy or closest U.S. Consulate by entering your travel itinerary and contact information at https://step.state.gov/step/. In case of difficulties registering online, please contact the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

 

The U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou
43 Hua Jiu Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District,
Guangzhou 510623
Telephone:  (86)(20) 3814-5775
Emergency after-hours telephone:  (86)(010) 8531-4000
This consular district includes the provinces/autonomous region of Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, and Fujian.

 

The U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China
No. 55 An Jia Lou Road
Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600
Telephone:  (86) (10) 8531-4000
Emergency after-hours telephone:  (86) (10) 8531-4000
The Embassy consular district includes the municipalities of Beijing and Tianjin and the provinces/autonomous regions of Gansu, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Inner Mongolia, Jiangxi, Ningxia, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanxi, and Xinjiang.

 

The U.S. Consulate General in Chengdu
Number 4, Lingshiguan Road, Section 4, Renmin Nanlu,
Chengdu 610041.
Telephone:  (86)(28) 8558-3992
Emergency after-hours telephone:  (86) (10) 8531-4000
This consular district includes the provinces/autonomous region of Guizhou, Sichuan, Xizang (Tibet) and Yunnan, as well as the special municipality of Chongqing.

 

The U.S. Consulate General in Shanghai
Westgate Mall, 8th Floor, 1038 Nanjing Xi Lu,
Shanghai 200031
Telephone:  (86)(21) 3217-4650
Emergency after-hours telephone:  (86) (21) 3217-4650
This consular district includes Shanghai municipality and the provinces of Anhui, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang.

 

The U.S. Consulate General in Shenyang
No. 52, 14th Wei Road, Heping District,
Shenyang 110003
Telephone:  (86)(24) 2322-1198
Emergency after-hours telephone:  (86) (10) 8531-4000
This consular district includes the provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning.

 

The U.S. Consulate General in Wuhan
New World International Trade Tower I
No. 568, Jianshe Avenue
Hankou, Wuhan 430022
Telephone:  (86) (027) 8555-7791
Emergency after-hours telephone:  (86) (10) 8531-4000
[Please note that consular services are provided only during quarterly outreaches in Wuhan.  Contact the Embassy in Beijing for other consular and emergency services.]

 

Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Willy The Londoner on May 23, 2014, 07:20:43 pm
31 people dead. Two vehicles drove into people in a market place and at the same time threw explosives out of the cars as they mowed down the victims. Then the cars exploded. Leaving nearly 100 injured.

The pictures of the aftermath are quite explicit with dead bodies lying along a stretch of the road. 

Willy
Title: Re: China Alerts.
Post by: Pineau on February 12, 2015, 11:33:30 pm
Security Message:  Report of Alleged Planning of Possible Terrorist Incident in Kunming, Yunnan Province

 

 

The United States Embassy in Beijing is aware of media reports alleging that terrorists may be planning to launch an attack in Kunming, Yunnan Province over the Lunar New Year period.  The Embassy has not been able to verify the accuracy of this report.   

 

As noted in the current Country Specific Information Sheet for China, violent attacks in 2014, including acts of terrorism, resulted in several dozen injuries and deaths in public spaces throughout China, including in train stations and markets.  Although neither U.S. citizens specifically nor foreigners generally were targeted in these attacks, such incidents pose a random threat to foreigners.  As always, the Embassy urges U.S. citizens to pay attention to their surroundings when traveling in China and report any concerns to the local police.

 

For the latest security information, U.S. citizens living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Country Specific Information, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be found.  Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States or Canada, or for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (EST), Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). 

 

The U.S. Embassy in Beijing can be reached 24 hours per day at 86-10-8531-4000.  The addresses and telephone contact information for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China are at the bottom of this announcement.

 

U.S. citizens residing or traveling in China are reminded to register with the U.S. Embassy or closest U.S. Consulate by entering your travel itinerary and contact information at https://step.state.gov/step/. In case of difficulties registering online, please contact the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

 

U.S. Embassy Beijing

No. 55 An Jia Lou Road
Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600
China

Telephone: +(86)(10) 8531-4000

Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(86)(10) 8531-4000

Fax: +(86)(10) 8531-3300

The Embassy consular district includes the municipalities of Beijing and Tianjin and the provinces/autonomous regions of Gansu, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Inner Mongolia, Jiangxi, Ningxia, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanxi, and Xinjiang.

BeijingACS@state.gov

 

Consulates

 

U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou
43 Hua Jiu Road, Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District
Guangzhou 510623
China

Telephone: (86)(20) 3814-5775

Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(86)(10) 8531-4000

Fax: +(86)(20) 3814-5572

This consular district includes the provinces/autonomous region of Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, and Fujian.

GuangzhouACS@state.gov

 

U.S. Consulate General Chengdu
Number 4 Lingshiguan Road
Section 4, Renmin Nanlu
Chengdu 61004,China

Telephone: (86)(28) 8558-3992

Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(86)(10) 8531-4000

Fax: +(86)(28) 8554 6229

This consular district includes the provinces/autonomous region of Guizhou, Sichuan, Xizang (Tibet) and Yunnan, as well as the municipality of Chongqing.

AmCitChengdu@state.gov

 

U.S. Consulate General Shanghai
Westgate Mall, 8th Floor, 1038 Nanjing Xi Lu,
Shanghai 200031
China

Telephone: +(86)(21) 3217-4650

Emergency After-Hours Telephone: (86)(21) 3217-4650

Fax: +(86)(21) 6217-2071

This consular district includes Shanghai municipality and the provinces of Anhui, Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

ShanghaiACS@state.gov

 

U.S. Consulate General Shenyang
No. 52, 14th Wei Road, Heping District,
Shenyang 110003
China

Telephone: +(86)(24) 2322-1198

Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(86)(10) 8531-4000 or 86-137-0988-9307 (calling from the United States), or 137-0988-9307 (calling within China).

Fax: +(86)(24) 2323-1465

This consular district includes: the provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning.

shenyangacs@state.gov

 

The U.S. Consulate General in Wuhan
New World International Trade Tower I,
No. 568, Jianshe Avenue
Hankou, Wuhan 430022
China

Telephone: +(86)(027) 8555-7791

Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(86)(10) 8531-4000

Fax: 027-8555-776

Please note that Wuhan does not provide regularly scheduled consular services. Contact the Embassy in Beijing for consular assistance.

USConsulateWuhan@state.gov