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China urges travelers to avoid Seattle airport after 20 scholars were denied entry to the US
China said 20 scholars with valid visas were denied entry at Sea-Tac and called the questioning unreasonable.
- On Thursday, the Chinese Consular Department issued a travel warning for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after about 20 Chinese students with valid visas were denied entry by Customs and Border Protection.
- Citing "repeated incidents of malicious questioning and harassment targeting Chinese scholars," the Ministry urged Citizens to "strengthen safety awareness" and "avoid entering through this airport" when traveling to the United States.
- The Port of Seattle stated that Customs and Border Protection exclusively controls international entry requirements, despite the airport's "Welcoming Port Policy" for arriving Chinese students.
- Citizens were advised to "make all necessary preparations" and to "respond calmly and rationally" if questioned by United States law enforcement officers during travel.
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China Urges Citizens to Avoid Seattle Airport
Chinese government officials are encouraging travelers to be wary and avoid entering the United States through Seattle, citing a pattern of continual harassment by US Customs and Border Protection personnel. About 20 Chinese scholars with visas flew through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport recently to attend an academic conference, but China Consular...
China urges travelers to avoid SeaTac over treatment by CBP
SEATTLE — Chinese government officials are encouraging travelers to be wary and avoid entering the United States through Seattle, citing a pattern of continual harassment by U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel.
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China urges travelers to avoid Seattle airport after 20 scholars were denied entry to the US
Chinese government officials are urging travels to avoid entering the U.S. through Seattle. They cite ongoing harassment by U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel.
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