jtaylo69 Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 BEIJING (CNN) -- The U.S. embassy is warning American citizens traveling to China to exercise caution after learning of a possible terror threat concerning the country's hotels. "The embassy has learned that Chinese police advised hotels that Islamic extremist elements could be planning to attack four- and five-star hotels in China sometime over the course of the next week," said an advisory issued by the Office of American Citizen Services. "Chinese authorities have assured the embassy that they are taking appropriate security measures and investigating the possible threat thoroughly." The possible threat apparently did not target any specific area of China. No further details were immediately available. Link to comment
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drive_75 Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 BEIJING (CNN) -- The U.S. embassy is warning American citizens traveling to China to exercise caution after learning of a possible terror threat concerning the country's hotels. "The embassy has learned that Chinese police advised hotels that Islamic extremist elements could be planning to attack four- and five-star hotels in China sometime over the course of the next week," said an advisory issued by the Office of American Citizen Services. "Chinese authorities have assured the embassy that they are taking appropriate security measures and investigating the possible threat thoroughly." The possible threat apparently did not target any specific area of China. No further details were immediately available.167765[/snapback]This really s@#k big time. I am planning to go to Shanghai/Lijiang/Xishuangbanna next week. Does this mean I have to put up with those lousy 3 star hotel? Link to comment
eeyore Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 (edited) This really s@#k big time. I am planning to go to Shanghai/Lijiang/Xishuangbanna next week. Does this mean I have to put up with those lousy 3 star hotel? It just means that your government will have an excuse prolong your visa journey. Edited November 10, 2005 by eeyore (see edit history) Link to comment
wpc76180 Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 This really s@#k big time. I am planning to go to Shanghai/Lijiang/Xishuangbanna next week. Does this mean I have to put up with those lousy 3 star hotel? It just means that your government will have an excuse prolong your visa journey.167769[/snapback]Chill out guys: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4424134.stm Link to comment
Stone Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 Latest Update: "The Chinese Ministry of Public Security informed the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on November 10 that Chinese security authorities have determined that the source of a reported threat against four and five star hotels in China is not credible. The United States Government is not aware of any other information of any threat against hotels in China, including Hong Kong. Our warden message of November 9 on threats to hotels is therefore retracted. Americans living or traveling in China are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy in Beijing through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy by calling (86)(10) 6532-3431. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency. U.S. citizens planning to travel to China should consult the Department of State's country-specific Public Announcements, Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets, the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement and other information, available at http://travel.state.gov. Up-to-date information on security conditions can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 in the U.S. and for callers outside the U.S. and Canada a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444." Link to comment
pkfops Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 It is just PR. No need to alter travel plans. Link to comment
tywy_99 Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 It's not impossible but I think it highly unlikely that al qaida or any Islam extremist group could get away with that in China.China government and military couldn't bear the loss of face if that happend. No, I think China has security pretty damn tight! Especially with the upcoming 2008 olympic games, China couldn't afford to have it marred.Besides, you would have to be a suicide bomber to attempt a large scale bombing because it will be pity on your soul if China caught you alive! Link to comment
ameriken Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 (edited) It's not impossible but I think it highly unlikely that al qaida or any Islam extremist group could get away with that in China.China government and military couldn't bear the loss of face if that happend. No, I think China has security pretty damn tight! Especially with the upcoming 2008 olympic games, China couldn't afford to have it marred.Besides, you would have to be a suicide bomber to attempt a large scale bombing because it will be pity on your soul if China caught you alive! 167797[/snapback]Oddly enough however, I beleive Al Qaeda has some ties and roots to Muslim Chinese living in Western China. Edited November 10, 2005 by ameriken (see edit history) Link to comment
IluvmyLi Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 They just said on CNN that the story about possible bombings in China was a hoax. Time to relax now. Link to comment
obxtrainman Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 I stayed in a very nice hotel in Shenzen last night, the only explosion was ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I mean the only loud noises were me snoring. Link to comment
drive_75 Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 Thanks for all the info. Yeah I wasn't planning to alter my trip. Can't be afraid terriost. Lifes got to go on right? One week to see my SO Link to comment
shyaushu Posted November 17, 2005 Report Share Posted November 17, 2005 I stayed in a very nice hotel in Shenzen last night, the only explosion was ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I mean the only loud noises were me snoring.168136[/snapback]Not your flatulance? Link to comment
HanLi Posted November 18, 2005 Report Share Posted November 18, 2005 who's afraid of the big bad wolf? Link to comment
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