Chinese side advises against traveling to the border areas of Tajikistan and Afghanistan for the time being
Tajikistan border safety advisory: China advises against traveling to the Tajik-Afghan border area recently Chinese citizens in the area should evacuate as soon as possible, remain vigilant, and pay attention to embassy notices
On September 14, the Chinese Embassy in Tajikistan issued a reminder stating that the security situation in the TajikistanAfghanistan border area is currently complex. Recently, incidents such as stray bullets landing inside Tajikistan and Afghan nationals illegally crossing the border have occurred, causing casualties and property losses.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy in Tajikistan advise Chinese citizens not to travel to this border area in the near future. The area includes the stretch from Shamsiddin Shohin District in Khatlon Region, Tajikistan, to Khorog, the capital of the GornoBadakhshan Autonomous Region. Chinese citizens and institutions already in the area should evacuate as soon as possible, or move to other relatively safe areas in Tajikistan, and closely monitor changes in the situation.
The Embassy also reminds relevant personnel to strengthen security precautions and emergency preparedness. In the event of an emergency, please call the police promptly and contact the Chinese Embassy in Tajikistan for assistance.