Chinese missions in Vietnam and Singapore warn citizens to stay away from gambling

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Zhao ZiwenFebruary 18, 2026 at 08:21 AM

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Chinese diplomatic missions in Vietnam and Singapore have issued warnings to citizens against gambling. The warnings, released in late December and early January, state that cross-border gambling is illegal in China and offenders will be held accountable. The Chinese consulate in Da Nang, Vietnam, specifically cited the death of a Chinese national in Hoi An, allegedly linked to gambling losses, as a motivating factor. The consulate also stated that consular protection would not be provided to citizens experiencing threats due to overseas gambling. The Chinese embassy in Singapore issued a similar warning, reinforcing the illegality of gambling and potential consequences for Chinese citizens involved.

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Zing News 40% Hoi An 60% Da Nang 60% Chinese consulate in Da Nang 70% Chinese embassy in Singapore 70% Singapore 70% Vietnam ×380% China ×290%

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gambling 100% cross-border gambling 80% chinese citizens 70% consular protection 60% vietnam 50% financial losses 50% criminal offence 40% singapore 40%

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South China Morning Post

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