China issues Sri Lanka travel alert after deadly Easter blasts

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Press Trust of India Colombo
Last Updated : Apr 23 2019 | 6:20 PM IST

China on Tuesday warned its citizens against travelling to Sri Lanka after a a series of bomb blasts ripped through churches and luxury hotels across the island nation on Easter Sunday, killing 321 people, including two Chinese nationals.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese embassy to Sri Lanka remind Chinese nationals not to travel to Sri Lanka in the near term," a statement posted on the Chinese embassy's website read.

"Those already here, please step up safety precautions, try to stay away from crowded areas and pay attention to safety reminders by the embassy and local media to ensure personal safety."

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First Published: Apr 23 2019 | 6:20 PM IST

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