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China Urges Citizens to Take ‘Caution’ in Lebanon Travel

China's embassy in Beirut urged citizens to "travel with caution" when visiting Lebanon, warning that they face "higher security risks" as fears of a regional conflict soar. In a statement issued Monday evening Beijing time, the embassy warned citizens the situation ...