China urges travelers to avoid Seattle-Tacoma airport after harassment

On 2026-04-19, the Chinese foreign ministry and consular affairs office urged Chinese travelers to stay cautious and, if possible, avoid using Seattle-Tacoma International Airport when entering the United States. The advice followed reports that about 20 Chinese scholars were allegedly unreasonably inspected and denied entry by U.S. border officials. The warning was issued from China and directed at Chinese nationals planning U.S. travel.