citizens of Chinese descent may be subject to additional scrutiny and harassment, and the PRC, Hong Kong SAR, and Macau SAR governments may prevent the U.S. The PRC, Hong Kong SAR, and Macau SAR governments do not recognize dual nationality. Relatives, including minor children, of those under investigation in the PRC may become subject to an exit ban. citizens only become aware of an exit ban when they attempt to depart the PRC, and there is no reliable mechanism or legal process to find out how long the ban might continue or to contest it in a court of law. gain bargaining leverage over foreign governments.resolve civil disputes in favor of PRC citizens, and.pressure family members of the restricted individual to return to the PRC from abroad,.compel individuals to participate in PRC government investigations,.In addition, the PRC government has used restrictions on travel or departure from the PRC, or so-called exit bans, to: citizens for sending private electronic messages critical of the PRC, Hong Kong SAR, or Macau SAR governments. Security personnel may detain and/or deport U.S. The PRC has also interrogated, detained, and expelled U.S.
citizens in the PRC may be subjected to prolonged interrogations and extended detention without due process of law.įoreigners in the PRC and the Hong Kong SAR, including but not limited to businesspeople, former foreign government personnel, and journalists have been unjustly interrogated and detained by PRC officials for alleged violations of PRC national security laws. consular services or information about their alleged crime. citizens traveling or residing in the PRC, including the Hong Kong SAR and the Macau SAR, may be detained without access to U.S. nationals by the PRC government exists in mainland China. The Department has determined the risk of wrongful detention of U.S. citizens and citizens of other countries without fair and transparent process under the law. Exercise increased caution in the PRC due to wrongful detentions.Ĭountry Summary: The PRC government arbitrarily enforces local laws, including issuing exit bans on U.S. Commercial transportation options for international departure and arrival are available. Reconsider travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), including the Special Administrative Regions (SARs) of Hong Kong and Macau due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws. See specific risks and conditions in each jurisdiction below. Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.
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