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China warns citizens to delay visits to the Philippines   

中国外交部提醒中国公民近期暂勿前往菲律宾

中国外交部领事司11日通过“中国领事服务网”发布“安全提醒”称,鉴于菲律宾安全形势恶化,外交部领事司提醒中国公民近期暂勿前往菲律宾。[查看全文]
2014-09-12 12:02 Ecns.cn Web Editor: Qian Ruisha
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China's Foreign Ministry issued a warning on the consular service website on Sept. 11 that citizens delay their visits to the Philippines.

China's Foreign Ministry issued a warning on the consular service website on Sept. 11 that citizens delay their visits to the Philippines.

(ECNS) – Chinese nationals have been advised not to visit the Philippines at this time as the situation there remains unstable.

China's Foreign Ministry also issued a reminder to individuals and institutions in the Philippines to raise safety awareness.

On Sept. 1, Philippine police arrested three men plotting to set off bombs at various locations in Manila, including the Chinese Embassy, the Manila International Airport and at least one shopping mall.

The Chinese Embassy immediately lodged its concerns and urged a thorough investigation. It also urged the Philippine government to take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of the embassy and Chinese nationals residing in the Philippines.

Philippine authorities have assured the Chinese Embassy that measures have been taken to guard its citizens against potential attacks.

In case of emergencies, Chinese nationals are advised to call the Chinese Embassy to the Philippines at 0063-9178972695, the Consulate General in Cebu at 0063-9175495614, and the Consulate in Laoag at 0063-9178051226.

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