China Expresses Concern Over India-Pakistan Tensions, Urges Caution

China has released a travel alert to its people in India and Pakistan, warning them to exercise caution since the two nations have increased tensions. The Chinese Embassies in India and Pakistan released press statements on WeChat, where they advised individuals to monitor the situation and enhance protection measures if already in these two countries.

Global Travel Warnings

Several countries, such as the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, and Singapore, have issued travel warnings for India and Pakistan. The US State Department has issued a "Do Not Travel" advisory for areas near the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control due to terrorism and dangers of armed conflict. The US warning also recommends reconsidering visiting Pakistan as a destination in general.

Specific Country Advisories

• United States: "Do Not Travel" warning for regions along the India-Pakistan border and Line of Control, and "Reconsider Travel" warning for Pakistan.
• United Kingdom: Avoid travel within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border, 10 miles of the Line of Control, and the Pakistani province of Balochistan.
•  Canada: Avoid all travel to Jammu and Kashmir, and Indian and Pakistani border regions.
• Australia: Avoid going to India and don't go to Jammu and Kashmir.
• Singapore: Don't travel non-essential to Jammu and Kashmir in India and Pakistan ² ³.

History of the Tensions

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated as Pakistan fired missiles at India following India's Operation Sindoor by the Indian Army to target terror camps in Pakistan. India responded by shooting down Pakistan's missiles, fighter aircraft, and drones. The operation was meant to root out terror cells in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) following a fatal terror attack last month in Pahalgam.