In view of the corona situation in China, the Federal Foreign Office (AA) "currently advises against unnecessary trips" to the country. The office pointed this out on Saturday.

"The number of infections in China is currently at its highest level since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. The Chinese health system is overburdened, and adequate care in medical emergencies is also affected," said the explanation in the travel and safety instructions on the website of the aa

With effect from January 9, China is classified as a threatened virus variant area. According to the information, the planned obligation to test for people entering Germany from the People’s Republic will also apply from Monday.