Chinese Consulate General reminds of Halloween riot risk in multiple cities in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

On October 22, 2026, the Chinese Consulate General in Düsseldorf issued a safety reminder regarding the October 31 Halloween. Reports say that demonstration applications have already been filed in cities in North Rhine-Westphalia including Düsseldorf, Cologne, Bonn, Dortmund, Essen, and Bielefeld, and local security authorities indicated a risk of riots occurring. The consulate reminded Chinese citizens in its consular district to avoid demonstration routes, not to watch, linger, or participate in related activities, and to properly keep their documents and belongings; in case of emergency, promptly call the police and contact the Consulate General for assistance. This reminder is currently the latest development, and there are no follow-up reports yet.