People's Republic of China / China travel advisories

Caution during typhoon season (Sea of Japan, North Pacific Ocean, South China Sea, etc.)

May 30, 2025, midnight wide area information

● In countries and regions bordering the Sea of Japan, the Northwest Pacific Ocean, and the South China Sea, typhoon season usually runs from June to November. Please pay close attention to meteorological information on a daily basis and take precautions in advance, such as stockpiling disaster prevention supplies, drinking water, and food.

Rabies Alert (Updated)

May 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)

Updated information on rabies.
Although there are no unusual circumstances such as an increase in the number of cases, rabies is still occurring around the world, mainly in Asia and Africa, so please continue to be vigilant.

[Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams

April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information

We would like to warn you about international romance scams.

Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)

April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information

We would like to warn you about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.).

Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays

April 25, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)

● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas.
● If you are planning to travel abroad during the long holiday period, please check the relevant information again.

Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

April 24, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)

● Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a severe respiratory infection, has been occurring sporadically in the Middle East.
● When visiting the Middle East, please take sufficient precautions to avoid infection.

Calling attention to the July 7 Marco Polo Bridge Incident (a day requiring special attention)

June 30, 2025, 4:55 p.m.

July 7th is the anniversary of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. It is especially important to be careful on this day, which is related to the history of the past between Japan and China. Since last year, there have been random murders in various parts of China, so it is necessary to be more careful than ever about safety when going out.
In addition, when you go out, please be sure to pay attention to your surroundings, such as the approach of suspicious people, make an effort to ensure your safety, and take sufficient precautions when going out with multiple people, especially if you have children with you. In particular, please pay attention to the following points.

- Respect local customs and be careful about your words, actions and attitude when interacting with local people.
- Please refrain as much as possible from speaking Japanese outside in a volume that can be heard by others, and avoid any conspicuous behavior such as making noise in groups with other Japanese people.
- Avoid wearing clothes or carrying items that could lead people to believe you are Japanese at first glance.
- Pay attention to your surroundings and avoid public squares where many people gather or places likely to be frequented by many Japanese people as much as possible.
・If you see any person or group that seems suspicious in the slightest, do not approach them and leave the area immediately.

Please refer to the "Safety Guide" that our office has prepared for your safety.
https://www.dalian.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100494899.pdf

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Consulate-General of Japan in Shenyang Consular Office in Dalian, 3rd floor, Shenmao Tower, No. 147, Zhongshan Road, Xigang District, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China
TEL: 0411-8370-4077
HP: http://www.dalian.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/

[Safety Information] Alert regarding the July 7th Marco Polo Bridge Incident (a day requiring special caution)

June 30, 2025, 4:35 p.m.

[Main text]
July 7th is the anniversary of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. It is especially important to be careful on this day, which is related to the history of the past between Japan and China. Since last year, there have been random murders in various parts of China, so it is necessary to be more careful than ever about safety when going out.
In addition, when you go out, please be sure to pay attention to your surroundings, such as the approach of suspicious people, make an effort to ensure your safety, and take sufficient precautions when going out with multiple people, especially if you have children with you. In particular, please pay attention to the following points.
○ Respect local customs and be careful about your words, actions and attitude when interacting with local people.
○ Please refrain as much as possible from speaking Japanese outside in a volume that can be heard by others, and Japanese people should avoid any conspicuous behavior such as making noise in groups.
○ Avoid wearing clothes or carrying any items that could lead people to believe you are Japanese at first glance.
Pay attention to your surroundings and avoid public squares where many people gather or places likely to be frequented by many Japanese people as much as possible.
If you see any person or group that seems suspicious in any way, do not approach them and leave the area immediately.

(Reference: Dates that require special attention, such as dates related to the history between Japan and China)
January 28th (1932) First Shanghai Incident April 29th (1932) Shanghai Tiananmen Day Bombing Incident
May 4th (1919) May 4th Movement May 9th (1915) Acceptance of the Twenty-One Demands June 4th (1989) Tiananmen Square Incident June 5th (1941) Chongqing Bombing July 1st (1921) Founding of the Communist Party of China July 7th (1937) Marco Polo Bridge Incident July 23rd (1921) First National Congress of the Communist Party August 1st (1927) Founding of the People's Liberation Army August 13th (1937) Second Shanghai Incident August 15th (1945) Victory over Japan (Japan)
September 3rd (1945) Victory Day of the Anti-Japanese War September 11th (2012) Acquisition and possession of the Senkaku Islands (China recognizes it as September 10th)
September 18th (1931) Mukden Incident (Manchurian Incident)
October 1st (1949) Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China November 11th (1937) Fall of Shanghai December 9th (1935) December 9th Movement (student demonstration second largest in scale after the May 4th Movement)
December 13th (1937) Nanjing Incident

If you are involved in an incident or accident, please contact the following:
Please also refer to the Safety Guide created by our museum.
(Reference: https://www.shanghai.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100484776.pdf)

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(Contact information)
○Consulate General of Japan in Shanghai (Jurisdiction: Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangxi)
Address: No. 8 Wanshan Road, Changning District, Shanghai (Annex Consular Department) No. 2299 West Yan'an Road, Changning District, Shanghai, 13th floor, Shanghai World Trade Center Telephone: (Area code 021) -5257-4766 (main)
From overseas, call +86-21-5257-4766 (main number)

[Warning] Warning about July 7 (the day of the so-called "Marco Polo Bridge Incident")

June 30, 2025, 4:20 p.m.

1. On July 7th (the day of the so-called "Marco Polo Bridge Incident"), in light of the history between Japan and China, you should be especially careful. When you go out, please be extra careful to ensure your personal safety, such as paying more attention than usual to changes in your surroundings.

2. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II (the so-called "80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression"). The Chinese government recently announced that it would hold related commemorative activities on a larger scale than usual, including on July 7, and it is expected that interest in Japan and Japan-China relations will increase.
In this regard, please make an effort to gather information in advance and take safety measures such as paying attention to your surroundings when going out, especially around anniversaries related to the history of Japan-China relations ("days requiring caution"). Careful consideration should also be given to holding Japan-related events around these days.

3. Please keep the following points in mind when going out:
- Respect local customs and be careful about your words, actions and attitude when interacting with local people.
- Avoid any behavior that would reveal that you are Japanese (clothing, using Japanese language, etc.).
- Do not unnecessarily approach facilities related to the history between Japan and China or places where large numbers of people gather.
- Pay attention to your surroundings, and if you sense anything suspicious, leave the area immediately.
- If you feel in danger or have an urgent need, do not hesitate to report the incident to the public security authorities.

4. The Embassy has created a "Safety Guide (Safety Measures Manual)." Please refer to it for safety measures.
https://www.chongqing.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000231047.pdf
If you are involved in an incident or accident, please contact the following number. We will respond to emergencies even on closed days and during closing hours.

(Contact Information)
Consulate-General of Japan in Chongqing
Address: 42nd floor, World Financial Center, No. 188 Minsu Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, China Website: https://www.chongqing.cn.emb-japan.go.jp
Telephone (main): (023) 6373-3585
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Calling attention to the July 7th Marco Polo Bridge Incident (a day requiring special attention)

June 30, 2025, 4:15 p.m.

[Main text]
1. July 7th is the anniversary of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. It is important to be especially careful on this day, which is related to the past history between Japan and China. Recently, there have been random murders all over China, so it is more important than ever to be careful about your safety when going out.

2. In addition, when you go out, please be sure to pay attention to your surroundings, such as the approach of suspicious people, and make an effort to ensure your safety. Please take sufficient precautions when going out with multiple people, especially if you have children with you. In particular, please pay attention to the following points.
- Respect local customs and be careful about your words, actions and attitude when interacting with local people.
- Please refrain as much as possible from speaking Japanese outside in a volume that can be heard by others, and avoid any conspicuous behavior such as making noise in groups with other Japanese people.
- Avoid wearing clothes or carrying items that could lead people to believe you are Japanese at first glance.
- Pay attention to your surroundings and avoid public squares where many people gather or places likely to be frequented by many Japanese people as much as possible.
・If you see any person or group that seems suspicious in the slightest, do not approach them and leave the area immediately.

Please refer to the "Safety Guide" that the museum has prepared for your safety.
https://www.shenyang.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100699965.pdf

[Contact Information]
Consular Section, Consulate General of Japan in Shenyang TEL: 024-2322-7490 FAX: 024-2385-2430
HP: http://www.shenyang.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/index.html
Email: ryoji@ya.mofa.go.jp
Address: No. 50, Shisiwei Road, Heping District, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province (enter through the west gate on the South Sijing Street side)

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Calling attention to the July 7th Marco Polo Bridge Incident (a day requiring special attention)

June 30, 2025, 4:05 p.m.

Particular care must be taken on days related to the history of Japan-China relations. When going out, please be aware of your surroundings at all times and take all possible safety measures.

Please refer to the "Safety Guide" that the museum has prepared for your safety.
Link: https://www.guangzhou.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/consular/doc/anzemanual.pdf
*For safety guidelines created by other embassies, please see here: https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/manual/china_manual.html

If you are involved in an incident or accident, please contact the following number. We will respond to emergencies even on closed days and during closed hours.

○Consulate General of Japan in Guangzhou○
(Area code 020)-8334-3009 (Main)
(Area code 020)-8501-5005 (Main)
In case of emergency, we are available even during closing hours.
Website: http://www.guangzhou.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/

Consular and Visa Service Hours Passport, Certificates, Family Registry Procedures, etc.: 8:45-12:00 13:45-17:00 (Except on closed days)
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Calling attention to the July 7 Marco Polo Bridge Incident (a day requiring special attention)

June 30, 2025, 4 p.m.

[Main text]
July 7th is the anniversary of the Marco Polo Bridge Incident. On days related to these historical events between Japan and China, anti-Japanese sentiment among Chinese people tends to increase, so caution is required. Since there have been random murders in various parts of China since last year, it is necessary to be more careful than ever about safety when going out.
When going out, please be sure to pay attention to your surroundings, such as the approach of suspicious people, and take precautions to ensure your safety. Take care when going out with multiple people, especially if you have children with you. In particular, please pay attention to the following points.

- Respect local customs and be careful about your words, actions and attitude when interacting with local people.
- Please refrain as much as possible from speaking Japanese outside in a volume that can be heard by others, and avoid any conspicuous behavior such as making noise in groups with other Japanese people.
- Avoid wearing clothes or carrying items that could lead people to believe you are Japanese at first glance.
- Pay attention to your surroundings and avoid public squares where many people gather or places likely to be frequented by many Japanese people as much as possible.
・If you see any person or group that seems suspicious in the slightest, do not approach them and leave the area immediately.

Please refer to the "Safety Guide" that the museum has prepared for your safety.
https://www.qingdao.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/jp/support/anzennotebiki.pdf

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[Contact Information]
Consulate-General of Japan in Qingdao Address: 45F, International Finance Centre, No. 59 Hong Kong Middle Road, Qingdao
Phone: 0532-8090-0001
FAX: 0532-8090-0024
Email: ryoji@qd.mofa.go.jp
Website: https://www.qingdao.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html