International Desk : The Chinese Embassy in Washington posted a notice last week telling travelers that “shooting, robbery, and theft are frequent” in the U.S. Tourists were also warned to “be alert to suspicious people around you, avoid going out alone at night.”

According to the embassy’s memo, “American public security is not sufficient” in protecting against gun violence. The Chinese Embassy also warned Chinese travelers against the high cost of medical expenses and the danger of summer natural disasters in the U.S.

China has been warning its citizens about gun violence in the U.S. for years. In 2016, after a Chinese student was shot and killed in Arizona, the embassy told travelers to avoid “crime scenes and tough neighborhoods.” Just a few months ago, the Chinese Foreign Ministry sent a notice via WeChat: “Be careful and prepare for the possibility that gun crimes may occur at workplaces, schools, at home and at tourist sites.”