(Yicai Global) July 3 -- Chinese travel agencies adjust their itineraries and suggest their clients avoid going to France amid riots due to police brutality.

Many Chinese tourists have withdrawn their plans because of the protests, The Paper reported yesterday, citing travel agencies.

Over 700 people have been arrested in the European country due to riots that spread over the weekend after Nahel Merzouk, a teenager of North African descent, was killed by a police officer in a Paris suburb, Reuters reported.

"Almost all tourists have canceled their trips to France, and we will communicate with those who haven’t and advise them to cancel or reschedule their trips," according to a source from a Chinese travel platform.

Some tourists have changed to other destinations, a manager at Utour Group said. European group tours have activated their emergency plans and will not go to dangerous regions. Those who are on the road will adjust their agenda based on the actual situation on the ground.

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday that several citizens suffered mild injuries after the windows of a tour bus were smashed in Marseilles. The group has started its journey back to China.

The Chinese Consulate in France yesterday reminded Chinese citizens to pay attention to the security situation in France.

Editor: Emmi Laine