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Consular News 14 Nov 2005
Updated Travel Advice Includes Warning to US Interests in Guangzhou
Dear Australians in south China
I wish to advise that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s travel advice for China was updated on 14 November 2005. The complete text of the travel advice can be found at the following website address:
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/China
The China travel advice now contains the following information:
On 13 November 2005, the United States Consulate in Guangzhou issued a warden message stating ''The United States Government has received credible information that a terrorist threat may exist against official US Government facilities in Guangzhou. This threat may also exist for places where Americans are known to congregate or visit, including clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools or outdoor recreation events. American citizens in south China are advised to be aware of their surroundings and remain alert to possible threats.''
Westerners frequenting the areas mentioned in the US warden message, including Australians, could be caught up in any attacks.
The Australian Government including the Consulate-General in Guangzhou will continue to monitor this situation and provide updated information as it is available.
All Australians travelling to China, whether for tourism or business or for short or long stays, are encouraged to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Australians can register in person at any Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate
(http://www.dfat.gov.au/missions/index.html) or on-line (http://www.orao.dfat.gov.au/). The registration information provided by you will help us to find you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family emergency.
Australians planning travel and those overseas are encouraged to monitor our travel advice updates, including through use of our free subscription service, at smartraveller.gov.au.
Consular Assistance and Registration
In mainland China, Australians may obtain consular assistance from the:
Australian Embassy
21 Dongzhimenwai Dajie
Sanlitun, Beijing 100600
Telephone (86 10) 5140 4111
Facsimile (86 10) 5140 4292
Website http://www.china.embassy.gov.au
Australian Consulate General
Level 22, CITIC Square 1168 Nanjing Xi Lu
Shanghai 200041
Telephone (86 21) 5292 5500
Facsimile (86 21) 5292 5511
Website http://www.china.embassy.gov.au/shanghai
Australian Consulate General
Room 1509
Main Building
Guangdong International Hotel
339 Huanshi Dong Lu
Guangzhou 510098
Telephone: (86 20) 8335 0909 (visa enquiries only)
(86 20) 8335 5911 (non visa enquiries)
Facsimile: (86 20) 8335 0718
Website: http://www.china.embassy.gov.au/guangzhou
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra may be contacted on (02) 6261 3305.
All Australians travelling to China, whether for tourism or business or for short or long stays, are encouraged to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Australians can register in person at any Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate or on-line. The registration information provided by you will help us to find you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family emergency.
http://www.dfat.gov.au/missions/index.html
http://www.orao.dfat.gov.au
Australians planning travel and those overseas are encouraged to monitor our travel advice updates, including through use of our free subscription service, at smartraveller.gov.au.
While every care has been taken in preparing this travel information for travellers, neither the Australian Government nor its agents or employees including any member of Australia's consular staff abroad, can accept liability for injury, loss or damage arising in respect of any statement contained therein.
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Disclaimer: http://www.dfat.gov.au/disclaim.html
Privacy: http://www.dfat.gov.au/privacy.html
Yours Sincerely
Christopher Green
Vice-Consul