DFAT issues China travel warning

The Federal Government is advising Australians in China to avoid large public gatherings or demonstrations, particularly of a political nature.

The new travel advisory warns that Australians involved in Falun Gong activites or demonstrations are contravening Chinese laws.

The Department of Foreign Affairs says anyone taking part in Falun Gong action is likely to face legal action.

It says that action could include detention, deportation, arrest or imprisonment.