China Urges Citizens to Leave Lebanon and Israel Immediately

China has issued an advisory on Monday urging its citizens in Lebanon and Israel to either evacuate or relocate to safer areas as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate.

In a statement shared on the social media platform WeChat, the Consular Department of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommended that Chinese nationals in Lebanon take commercial flights to return to China or leave the country as soon as possible for their own safety. The advisory emphasized that those who must remain in Lebanon should exercise heightened caution, strengthen security measures, and avoid high-risk and sensitive areas, particularly in the south.

Additionally, on Sunday, the Chinese Embassy in Israel warned citizens to be prepared for potential threats such as missile, rocket, or drone attacks. The embassy also advised against traveling to Israel and urged people to avoid high-risk areas, particularly in northern regions of the country.