Chengdu Secure Transportation Services

Chengdu Executive Protection and Security Services

ETS has a robust capability and can provide clients with a range of security services within China. Whether that be secure airport transfers or executive protection officers to ensure your safety while traveling between meetings or traveling throughout the country, for business or pleasure. We have bilingual security officers and secure driver options, as well as translators and business risk management consultancy experts. Additionally, ETS has the ability to facilitate large scale events and deploy multiple security staff to support such events.

We can ensure your security for either short term or extended periods while traveling in China, whether that be in a major city or a more rural location. Due to our trusted team of experienced security operatives, we can offer you a best in class service while also being able to adapt plans at a moments notice.

Secure Transportation and Protective Services in China

Executive Protection and Secure Ground Transportation Services provided by ETS Risk Management in China can help mitigate and manage inherent risk. The ETS team has excellent working knowledge and impressive experience of operating in China and its various provinces. We have comprehensive coverage throughout the region and can provide executive protection, secure transportation, and excellent local knowledge and risk assessment, through our operatives based in-country.

ETS Security Overview - China

China’s political status is one of a one-party state which is run by the Communist Party of China (CPC). The CPC runs the state media closely and other media outlets are monitored such as 3rd party news reporting and journalistic investigations. In addition to this, the internet is also tightly controlled where certain websites such as social networking are heavily restricted. Additionally, there are ongoing territorial disputes with neighboring countries that have led to high levels of tension. Internally Hong Kong remains a hotspot for protesting due to the Hong Kong Extradition Bill which has now been revoked but protests are ongoing. There are also autonomous regions in China such as Tibet and Xinjiang Uyghur where social uprising can happen, and travelers should expect heightened levels of security. Travelers should be mindful of making comments about the Chinese government.

Chengdu is considered a relatively safe city, with low levels of violent crime. Most crime that affects foreigners is petty in nature, such as pickpocketing or scams, particularly in crowded areas like tourist sites, markets, and transportation hubs. Instances of more serious crime, such as muggings or assaults, are rare but not unheard of. Avoid travelling in unmarked or unmetered taxis, as there have been incidents of sexual assault and robbery against foreigners. 

Beware of scams in popular tourist areas. A common example is the ‘tea tasting’ scam or ‘massage’ scam. You may be invited to visit a bar, to participate in tea tasting or for a massage, but then face demands for an exorbitant fee. This can be followed by threats or actual violence, and credit card fraud. Check QR code stickers on rental bicycles carefully before using them. There have been cases of the legitimate barcode being replaced with a false code, which redirects money to a different account.

Similar to other large cities in China, Chengdu faces a low risk of terrorism. The Chinese government maintains strict control over security matters, and there have been no significant terrorist incidents in Chengdu in recent years. While Uyghur separatist groups, such as the East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM), have been cited as a concern in some regions, particularly in Xinjiang, there is no evidence to suggest these groups are active in Chengdu or present a direct threat to the city.

Chengdu is located in a seismically active region, and the risk of earthquakes is a primary concern. The 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, which occurred near Chengdu, caused widespread devastation and loss of life. While the city itself was not at the epicenter, it was heavily impacted by aftershocks and secondary effects such as landslides. Although major earthquakes are relatively rare, they pose a significant risk when they do occur. Visitors and residents should familiarize themselves with earthquake safety procedures and be prepared for possible tremors.

Road travel in China is considered to be relatively high risk due to heavy congestion, generally low driving standards which lead to frequent accidents. The roads are paved in the cities but in rural areas they sometimes are not. Because of the vast amount of traffic in cities, it is recommended that you have a driver who knows the routes and can navigate effectively to get you to your destination while also understanding local law in the event of an accident.

China is prone to various natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes and flooding. Roads can be dramatically affected by any of these and certainly in rural areas roads can be washed away in the event of a flood or landslide. Typhoon season in China runs between May and November.

Secure Airport Transfers in Chengdu

ETS Risk Management provides Secure Airport Transfers in Chengdu at competitive rates with VIP security drivers and high-level vehicles while also operating with a low profile if required. Our local security teams and drivers can meet and greet in a low-profile manner at the airport or hotel, escort you to the vehicle, and ensure a secure transition to your destination. We are also highly responsive to change and ensure that the ETS team on the ground can transfer you safely and efficiently should the situation on the ground change at short notice.

As part of our service all clients have free access to our ExploreSecure® eLearning Travel Security Training pre-departure.