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India issues travel advisory for citizens in China after Shanghai airport incident

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India issues travel advisory for citizens in China after Shanghai airport incident
India issued a travel advisory for citizens in China following a harassment incident at Shanghai Airport.

Key Points

  • 1India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a travel advisory for citizens traveling to or transiting through China.
  • 2The advisory follows a reported harassment incident involving an Arunachal Pradesh resident at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
  • 3The caution was issued approximately two weeks after the alleged incident occurred, highlighting diplomatic concerns.

India's Ministry of External Affairs has issued a travel advisory for its citizens planning to travel to or transit through China. This caution comes nearly two weeks after an incident at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) where a resident from India's Arunachal Pradesh state reportedly faced harassment. The advisory specifically targets Indian nationals, urging them to exercise caution and be aware of local regulations.

The move underscores diplomatic concerns following the alleged harassment, prompting New Delhi to formally advise its populace. While specific details of the incident remain limited in the public domain, the issuance of such an advisory signals a heightened level of concern regarding the safety and treatment of Indian citizens within Chinese borders, particularly at major transit hubs like Shanghai.

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IndiaChinaTravel AdvisoryShanghai AirportDiplomatic RelationsAviation Security

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