Event Brief
China warns citizens to avoid Seattle airport
Filed: Apr 16, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
Summary: China advises its citizens to steer clear of Seattle airport after 20 academics were denied entry to the US.
WHO: Chinese foreign ministry
WHAT: issued a warning to citizens
WHEN: Apr 16, 2026 at 6:31 AM ET
WHERE: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
WHY: citing 'malicious interrogation and harassment' of academics
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