China tightens border rules as Taiwan warns travellers of rising risks

Taiwans Tourism Administration has instructed travel agencies to take additional measures to protect and register groups travelling to China amid Beijings plan to introduce new rules governing the movement of people across its borders as reported by The Taipei Times According to The Taipei Times China is scheduled to enforce its new border regulations on September 15 Taiwans Mainland Affairs Council has warned that the changes could increase the personal safety risks faced by Taiwanese citizens visiting China The council has advised travellers considered particularly vulnerable to carefully reconsider whether their trips are necessary It has also encouraged Taiwanese visitors to register their travel plans through the governments Registration System for Taiwanese Traveling to China Hong Kong and Macao