China Alerts Nationals: Avoid Seattle-Tacoma Airport Due to Entry Issues

China's foreign ministry has warned its citizens against traveling to the U.S. via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport due to incidents involving Chinese scholars facing 'unreasonable questioning' by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The ministry advises potential travelers to enhance safety awareness and avoid this airport.

China's foreign ministry has issued an advisory, cautioning its citizens about potential security risks when traveling to the United States, specifically recommending against entry through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The warning follows reports that around 20 Chinese scholars experienced 'unreasonable questioning' by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the airport, leading to denied entries despite holding valid U.S. visas.

The advisory urges nationals planning trips to the U.S. to bolster their safety awareness and circumvent the Seattle airport due to ongoing incidents of targeted questioning and harassment of Chinese scholars.

In cases where Chinese nationals are questioned by U.S. law enforcement, the ministry advises maintaining calm and responding rationally to avoid further complications.

(With inputs from agencies.)