Mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau - See Summaries - Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Reissued statement: There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution in mainland China and Hong Kong Exercise increased caution in mainland China due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the use of exit bans without a fair and transparent process under the law, and the risk of unjust arrest or detention. Exercise increased caution in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) due to the arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Level 3: Reconsider Travel to Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) Reconsider travel to Macau SAR due to a limited ability to provide emergency consular services and arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Reconsider travel due to limited ability for the U.S. government to provide emergency consular services. There are travel restrictions imposed on U.S. diplomatic personnel. Reconsider travel due to arbitrary enforcement of local laws. U.S. government employees must follow the policies established by their Department or Agency regarding official or personal travel to China, including to Macau SAR. T...