China handled more than 80,000 cases with strengthened consular protection efforts, issued over 6,000 alerts and evacuated thousands of Chinese citizens from Sudan, Palestine, Israel and other places over the past year, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
The consular hotline 12308, operated by the Foreign Ministry, handled more than 530,000 calls last year, Wang said at a news conference.
"We have made every effort to protect the safety of overseas Chinese citizens," he said.
Noting that practicing diplomacy for the people is a ceaseless endeavor, Wang said that serving the people and meeting compatriots' expectations is the abiding mission of China's diplomacy.
This year, China will strengthen efforts in building a system for the protection of Chinese nationals and interests overseas and enhancing alert of safety risks, he said.
The country will also continue to improve consular service and upgrade "fast networks" for cross-border travel through accelerating the resumption of international passenger flights and reaching various forms of visa arrangements with more countries, he added.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
China's real estate giant Evergrande files for bankruptcyApril 12, 2024China economy update: Evergrande shares plunge 70 per centBoeing jet loses engine cover during takeoffDOC job cuts plan: Tourism, backcountry huts, flora and fauna at risk, groups sayIsraeli military says troops captured hundreds of fighters in Gaza hospitalBoeing jet loses engine cover during takeoffSouth China Sea: US accuses China of 'risky' fighter jet interceptsHow homeowners are responding to huge insurance premium hikes3 Body Problem: Lawyer sentenced to death for Lin Qi murder
3.4292s , 6501.8515625 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Foreign Ministry helped thousands of overseas Chinese, Wang says ,Worldly Wisdom news portal