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Chinese tourists in France frequently targeted by theft and robbery – Chinese Embassy in France reminds citizens to stay safe

Published: 2026-09-25 👁 100 views
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     With the peak tourist season approaching, there has been a recent increase in theft and robbery cases targeting Chinese tourists. The Chinese Embassy in France once again reminds Chinese tourists to pay attention to their safety during their stay in France and offers the following suggestions:

1. Stay vigilant and avoid complacency.

2. Take good care of your personal belongings. When traveling by train or metro, do not let your luggage or backpack out of your sight.

3. Make sure to lock your car doors and hotel room doors.

4. Be aware of suspicious individuals when shopping or making payments.

5. Tourist attractions, shops, hotels, and metro stations are common sites for theft and robbery. Tourists should remain alert. In case of theft or robbery, report to the police immediately and seek help from the embassy.

Police emergency number:17 

Embassy consular protection hotline:: 01 53 75 88 40 or 06 15 74 25 37

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