China issues advisory for its citizens in India
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BEIJING - China has issued a new advisory for its citizens travelling to India, directing them not to visit restricted areas or take photos of military installations.
This is the third advisory issued by the Chinese embassy in New Delhi in three months, with the first one put out in July.
“Some Chinese citizens visited Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which are restricted areas for foreigners, without gaining permits from India. Some tourists were asked to return upon arrival; some were even arrested or investigated,” the Global Times quoted the advisory as saying.
“(Visitors should) not photograph India’s border and military facilities and vehicles. While travelling on India’s border neighbouring Nepal, avoid visiting border markets, and do not enter the territory of other countries by mistake,” it added.
The first warning was issued on July 7 amid the standoff between border troops of the two countries at Doklam near the Sikkim border. The standoff, triggered by the construction of a road by Chinese troops, ended in August with the withdrawal of troops by both sides.
It asked Chinese nationals to reduce unnecessary travel to India, keep a low profile during visits, and follow local laws and law enforcement personnel