Risk of detention and deportation for dual nationals and ethnic minorities entering China
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Summary
Foreign travelers with Uyghur or other minority ethnic backgrounds, or dual nationals, face a real risk of detention and questioning upon arrival in China, even if they hold valid passports from other countries. Recent cases show that individuals can be deported to China and detained, causing severe distress and safety concerns. This is an unsolved problem as there is no reliable way to avoid this risk other than avoiding travel to China entirely.
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Risk of detention for Uyghur dual nationals upon arrival in China.
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