According to the China Haian big data platform, from January 29, 2024 to February 2, 2024, a total of 22 overseas China-related incidents were collected, including 12 vicious public security crimes involving theft, robbery, assault, and deliberate arson in the locations of Chinese citizens or Chinese enterprises stationed abroad; 4 accidents and disasters such as drowning and car accidents encountered by Chinese tourists while visiting other countries, resulting in at least 2 Chinese deaths and many injuries; 4 incidents of Chinese citizens engaging in illegal activities in other countries (energy theft, smuggling), 3 Chinese citizens were arrested; 1 case of Chinese falling from a building; 1 case of Chinese bodies found in other countries.
Brief description of key events:
On January 31, local time, a motorboat and a medium-sized pleasure boat collided in the waters near Batangas Province in the Philippines at noon that day. A total of two Filipino crew members were killed and four Chinese tourists were injured.
On January 31, local time, a group fight occurred at the gate of an entertainment venue in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, resulting in 1 Chinese man being injured and sent to the hospital, and 8 Chinese and Cambodian men and women were taken away by Cambodian police for investigation.
On January 30, local time, the Criminal Investigation Department (SIC) police in Lucala City, Kwanza Norte Province, Angola, detained five citizens between the ages of 21 and 35, one of whom was a Chinese citizen, guilty of energy theft and money laundering. It is reported that the detainees dismantled various cryptocurrency mining equipment inside an alleged block factory.
On January 30, local time, 15 Chinese smuggled from Laos to Cambodia and were arrested at the Cambodia-Laos border.
Relevant early warning reminders and precautionary measures of embassies and consulates:
(1) According to the WeChat official account of the Chinese Embassy in Spain, the Spring Festival is approaching, and many Chinese citizens plan to come to Spain for sightseeing. The Chinese Embassy in Spain reminds Chinese tourists to pay attention to safety, abide by local laws and regulations, respect public order and good customs, enhance their awareness of safe, civilized and healthy travel, travel happily, and return home safely.
1. Before traveling, take a photo of the passport information page and the Spanish visa page and store it in your mobile phone and email address, and make a copy to carry with you for later use. 2. Do not carry a large amount of cash when shopping, and avoid wearing brand-name clothing, valuable jewelry, brand-name watches, etc. 3. Do not store luggage and other items in the vehicle. Pay special attention to vehicle safety when eating and refueling. 4. Be vigilant against suspicious people and avoid talking to them. 5. In the event of a dispute, pay attention to the preservation of evidence and protect rights through legal channels. 6. In case of theft, remember that life is priceless, and do not resist and incur personal injury. It is recommended to report the loss of the bank card as soon as possible, report the case to the local police station, and contact the Chinese embassy or consulate in Spain to reapply for a travel document.
(2) Recently, there have been a number of theft and robbery cases in Georgia, and some Chinese tourists have lost their travel documents and suffered financial losses. In addition, Georgia has been experiencing continuous rain and snow in winter, and the roads are in poor condition, and there has been a significant increase in car accidents and traffic safety accidents among Chinese tourists. The Chinese Embassy in Georgia reminds Chinese tourists to raise their awareness of safety precautions and pay attention to the safety of their persons, property and transportation.
According to some Chinese tourists, there are frequent disputes over taxis at Tbilisi Airport and other scenic spots, and Chinese tourists have disputes over taxi fares after bargaining or not negotiating the price, and most of them can only be resolved by calling the police. It is recommended that Chinese tourists buy a local traffic card before coming to Georgia or after landing at the airport, download a taxi software that clearly indicates the route and price before calling a taxi, and refuse to take a black car to avoid being deceived.