Filed under “Duh,” the US State Department has issued a warning to all US residents that they should not expect any kind of privacy when they head to China this summer for the Olympics.

“All visitors should be aware that they have no reasonable expectation of privacy in public or private locations,” the fact sheet says. “All hotel rooms and offices are considered to be subject to on-site or remote technical monitoring at all times. Hotel rooms, residences and offices may be accessed at any time without the occupant’s consent or knowledge.”

What’s worse, even the State Department fears that their electronics could be hacked into by the Chinese.

ABC News was granted exclusive access to the head of the U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Timothy Keating, as he met with top Chinese military leaders in January. Keating told ABC News’ Jonathan Karl that even his staff members leave their electronic devices behind for fear that the Chinese could hack into them.  It’s our assessment that the Chinese have the capability to penetrate our electronic systems. We would rather they not do that,” Keating said.

Even more frightening is the fact that China is increasing its censorship, not only on its own people, but on visitors as well.

The State Department’s fact sheet also warns that Americans may not be able to access certain portions of the U.S. Embassy’s Web site while within China, a sign of China’s growing ability to restrict Internet access to sites it sees as challenges to its rule.

Americans traveling in China are encouraged to register first with the U.S. embassy through its Web site. However, according to the fact sheet, “Since this registration system site is not always available from within China, registering before you leave home is highly recommended.”

So, basically, when you leave your hotel room, take anything with you that you don’t want the Chinese messing with.  If you want to keep it private, keep it with you.  If you have sensitive information on your laptop, PDA, etc., leave it home.  If you think you’re being watched, spied upon, or bugged, you probably are.