Chinese Embassy Issues Urgent Travel Warning for Lebanon

The Chinese embassy in Lebanon has advised Chinese nationals to avoid traveling to the country amid escalating tensions. The embassy activated an emergency response plan and urged citizens to take commercial flights back to China. The warning follows increased airstrikes by Israel in Lebanon.

The Chinese embassy in Lebanon has issued a stern warning advising all Chinese citizens to refrain from traveling to the country, according to a statement from a foreign ministry spokesperson on Thursday.

In light of rising tensions in the Middle East and increased Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, the embassy swiftly activated an emergency response plan. Multiple security alerts were issued, urging all Chinese nationals to take commercial flights at the earliest opportunity to return to China.

The precaution comes amid escalating violence, with Israel broadening its military operations in Lebanon.

(With inputs from agencies.)