I have heard that there are many kidnappings in China, but that the Chinese police are making their kidnapping department better for the Olympics. If someone were to travel to China next summer before the Olympics, is there any risk? This person would be in Hong Kong for about 5 days, then Shanghai for about 2, and Beijing for about 3. This person is caucasian. Please help!
2007-07-31 18:16:54 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ China
Paranoia. It is safer in China than in the US. I just got back: Beijing, Wuhan, Shanghai, Pudhong, Tanjing and others. Don't let rumors stop you. It is very safe and fun. In any big city you should watch kids but I would feel safer in any of these than Mobil, Dallas, Atlanta and not to mention Chicago, LA and New York. Go and have fun.
2007-07-31 18:51:49 · answer #1 · answered by Texas Cowboy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Use your common sense and fair judgment and you will be as safe, if not safer, as in the U.S. The so-called kidnappings are more of coaxing. Chinese criminals prefer not to mess with foreigners because the punishment for the same crime is more severe and deadly in these cases.
If you still need to calm your nerve, have your kid(s) keep the contact (including emergency) information of the local American embassy / consulate in each city securely with him/her at all times. Personally, I don't think he/she will ever use it, but it is more to keep your mind at peace.
Their number in Hong Kong:
2841-2230 (local call)
Shanghai:
(021) 3217-4650
8:00am - 11:30am and 1:30pm - 3:30pm Monday to Friday
Closed on Tuesday afternoons, weekends and holidays.
After Hours Emergencies: (86-21) 6433-3936
Beijing:
(010) 6532-3431, Weekdays 8am-12pm, 1-5pm
After Hours Hotline: 010-6532-1910
The numbers in apprentices are area/city code for long distance calls.
Check out these websites for more about traveling to China:
http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/acs.html
http://china.usembassy.gov/index.html (choose a city on the right)
2007-08-03 08:39:27 · answer #2 · answered by JCD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm under 18 and I recently went to china. In fact i went to an rural area, where there aren't many people living there. Now i'm back. so i didn't got kidnapped. don't worry, most major citites are really safe. police patrol all the time.
2007-07-31 20:18:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Local ppl don't understand English, except hotel and airport.
Local food might don't fit to you and I don't think you can drink local mineral waters of only 2 yuan (30 cents). Take care.
2007-07-31 18:46:51 · answer #4 · answered by Joriental 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally, you have nothing to worry about.
i would say it is no safer nor more dangerous than the US.
your doubt is understandable, but if you have been to China the last 10 years, you would not have this doubt at all.
get the point ?
2007-08-01 00:49:00 · answer #5 · answered by thinker 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you keep an eye on him, you should be fine. Most kidnapping is done to kids with irresponsible parents who don't watch their kids.
2007-07-31 18:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by LittleDeathAngel 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋