WARDEN NOTICE: Terrorist Threat against U.S. Interests in China

June 9, 2006

The United States Government has received unconfirmed information of a possible terrorist threat against U.S. interests in China, especially in the cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. This threat also may exist for places where Americans are known to congregate or visit, including clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools or outdoor recreation events.

American citizens in China are advised to be aware of their surroundings and remain alert to possible threats. Americans living or traveling in China are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy or their nearest U.S. Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov/. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency. U.S. citizens may contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate directly to register in case they experience difficulties registering online.

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.

Beijing   The U.S. Embassy is located at No. 2 Xiu Shui Dong Jie, Chaoyang District, Beijing, the American Citizen Services section can be reached at 0086-10-6532-3431 (8:30-12:00 a.m. and 2:00-4:00 p.m., Mon-Fri), after hours 0086-10-6532-1910.  For detailed information please visit the Embassy’s website at beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn.  The Embassy consular district includes the following provinces/regions of China:  Beijing, Tianjin, Shandong, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Qinghai, Xinjiang, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, and Jiangxi.

Chengdu   The U.S. Consulate General in Chengdu is located at Number 4, Lingshiguan Road, Section 4, Renmin Nanlu, Chengdu 610041, tel. (86-28) 8558-3992, 8555-3119, after hours (86-28) 1370-8001-422, and email address the consularchengdu@state.gov.  This consular district includes the following provinces/regions of China:  Guizhou, Sichuan Xizang (Tibet), and Yunnan, as well as the municipality of Chongqing.

Guangzhou   The main office of the U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou is located at Number 1 South Shamian Street, Shamian Island 200S1, Guangzhou 510133.  The Consular Section, including the American Citizens Services Unit, is now located at 5th Floor, Tianyu Garden (II phase), 136-146 Lin He Zhong Lu, Tianhe District,  tel. (86-20) 8518-7605; after hours (86-20) 8121-6077, and email GuangzhouACS@state.gov.  This consular district includes the following provinces/regions of China:  Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, and Fujian.

Shanghai  The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Shanghai is located in the Westgate Mall, 8^th Floor, 1038 Nanjing Xi Lu, Shanghai 200031; tel. (86-21) 3217-4650, ext. 2102, 2013, or 2134,  after hours (86-21) 6433-3936; email  shanghaiacs@state.gov.  This consular district includes the following provinces/regions of China:  Shanghai, Anhui, Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

Shenyang The U.S. Consulate General in Shenyang is located at No. 52, 14^th Wei Road, Heping District, Shenyang 110003; tel. (86-24) 2322-2374; email ShenyangACS@state.gov.  This consular district includes the following provinces/regions of China:  Liaoning, Heilongjiang, and Jilin.