China Fiancee Visas: Unrest in Urumqi, Xinjiang province

The U.S. Embassy in Beijing issued this press release for U.S. citizens:

This Warden Message is to inform Americans of reports of unrest in Urumqi, the capital city of Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, and to advise Americans to carefully consider their travel plans to this area.

The Embassy has received first-hand reports from American citizens in Urumqi about violent clashes and heavy police presence throughout the city.  U.S. and official Chinese media are also reporting incidents of violence.

While there are no indications that this violence is directed at U.S. citizens, the Embassy advises Americans in Xinjiang and especially in Urumqi to avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place.  U.S. citizens in Urumqi should remain indoors and avoid unnecessary movement within the city. 

Americans with travel plans to Xinjiang are advised to defer travel at this time. 
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings can be found.  Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S. or Canada, or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-317-472-2328.  These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). 

The U.S. Embassy can be reached 24 hours per day at 86-10-8531-3000. The addresses and telephone contact information for the American Citizen Services offices at the U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulates are at the bottom of this announcement. 

U.S. citizens residing or traveling in China are reminded to register with the U.S. Embassy or closest U.S. Consulate by entering your travel itinerary and contact information at:  https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs. In case of difficulties registering online, please contact the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

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