Two Chinese diplomatic missions in Vietnam and Singapore have issued urgent warnings to their citizens to avoid gambling while overseas. This comes after two Chinese men reportedly died by falling from hotels after suffering gambling losses. The Chinese consulate in Vietnam referred to a case where a Chinese man fell to his death from a hotel in Hoi An in late December. Vietnamese police reported the man showed "clear signs of emotional distress after suffering gambling losses," according to Zing News. Meanwhile, the Chinese embassy in Singapore released a “solemn reminder” after a similar death at the Marina Bay Sands hotel. It said it had handled “several” gambling-related deaths, without giving more details. Both diplomatic missions stressed they cannot provide consular protection for citizens in danger linked to gambling activities abroad. They also urged people to report any Chinese nationals involved in casino activities overseas. China prohibits gambling for its citizens, even in countries where gambling is legal, such as popular Southeast Asian tourist spots. Recently, China asked Cambodia to crack down on gambling scams, with the embassy issuing a rare warning in Phnom Penh last month. These warnings come as many Chinese travel overseas for Lunar New Year holidays, especially to Southeast Asia. Chinese tourists are avoiding Japan this year due to a diplomatic row. Top travel destinations during Lunar New Year include Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia, with Indonesia being the only country among these where gambling is banned.