On April 16, 2026, the Department of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a reminder to Chinese citizens traveling to the United States regarding entry security risks: Recently, approximately 20 Chinese scholars holding valid, legal visas to attend academic conferences in the United States were subjected to unreasonable questioning by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Seattle Airport and were denied entry.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chinese diplomatic and consular missions in the United States remind those planning to travel to the U.S. in the near future to enhance their security awareness, avoid entering through this airport, and at the same time, please understand U.S. entry regulations in detail in advance and make all necessary preparations. If you encounter questioning by U.S. law enforcement officers, remain calm and respond rationally.
Overall, in the face of a complex international situation and a continuously changing environment for visa and entry screening, Chinese citizens need to conduct more thorough risk assessments and pre-departure preparations before traveling to the U.S. The Seattle incident is not an entirely isolated case; to a certain extent, it reflects the reality that the United States has tightened its scrutiny of Chinese citizens in recent years, particularly scholars, students, and professionals in the technology sector.
Based on the current situation, those planning to travel to the U.S. in the near future should further enhance their risk awareness, make relevant preparations in advance, and cautiously choose their port of entry based on actual circumstances. If you encounter on-site questioning, it is recommended to remain calm, cooperate rationally, and truthfully explain the situation, avoiding disputes with law enforcement officers; if necessary, you may promptly request to contact the Chinese diplomatic and consular missions in the U.S. for assistance.
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