According to the latest data released by the World Health Organization on the 21st, 184,657 cases of new coronary pneumonia have been diagnosed outside China.
Facing the increasingly severe epidemic situation overseas, the ambassadors of Chinese embassies in many countries have spoken out in a timely manner to solve the problems for overseas overseas Chinese and Chinese students in a timely manner. The ambassadors to the United States and the ambassador to the United Kingdom conducted live dialogues in the form of live broadcasts to answer the epidemic period. Hot issues.
Chinese embassies in France and Canada write letters to Chinese compatriots
Recently, the epidemic is spreading overseas. Overseas Chinese are most concerned about how to prevent the epidemic and where to go for help when encountering problems. In this regard, the Chinese embassy in France and the Chinese embassy in Canada recently issued open letters that provided compatriots overseas with a "full of dry goods" prevention guide.
Screenshot of the website of the Chinese Embassy in France.
On March 21st local time, Lu Shaye, Chinese ambassador to France, sent a letter to all Chinese compatriots in France, and made four suggestions on the work of preventing the outbreak:
1. Should not be quiet, should not move, should not stay away. Domestic experts said that choosing to return to China at this time and staying in a confined space such as an aircraft cabin or an airport for a long time or in a crowded place would increase the risk of cross infection. Please carefully evaluate the necessity and risk of long-distance travel in light of your actual situation.
Data map: March 17, local time, Paris, France, Montparnasse station, the people are preparing to leave by car. Photo by Li Yang, China News Agency
2. The epidemic is here. Not far away, you must be prepared. If your Chinese compatriots still choose to return to China after assessing the risks of long-distance travel, please bring along the "Extraordinary Travel Certificate" and the same day boarding certificate or air ticket order for inspection. Remind the returnees to understand and actively cooperate with the airlines and domestic destinations' prevention and control measures in advance, and report to the domestic government, resident residence authorities and the Chinese embassy in France in advance. Health Declaration Card.
Data Map: Reception station for overseas immigrants in Shanghai. Photo courtesy of Zhejiang United Front
3. Bloodline affection, watch and help each other. Foreign students studying in France and some scattered diasporas are "vulnerable groups" in front of the epidemic. Compared with most overseas Chinese delegations and Chinese-funded institutions, they have obvious inadequacy in protection experience, capabilities and means. We agree and call on capable and qualified overseas Chinese delegations and institutions to exert a spirit of mutual help, pay close attention to the actual situation of other international students and diasporas in their area, and provide them with protective guidance and material assistance in a timely manner to help them overcome difficulties.
Data Map: ICBC Paris Branch donated 40,000 N95 medical masks to two medical institutions in Paris, SAMU and Pitière-Salempe Hospital, which specialize in treating patients with new coronary pneumonia. Picture source: China News Network
4. Based on local conditions, familiar with the consultation process. According to the French health department, if you have symptoms such as mild headache, low fever, and cough, please isolate yourself at home and do not call the emergency number 15. If necessary, contact your family doctor and take your medication as directed. French Health Minister Vélang recommended taking paracetamol to relieve fever and avoid using ibuprofen (Advil). If you have severe symptoms such as breathing difficulties, please call 15 or contact the hospital on your behalf.
Data map: March 17, local time, Paris, France, a woman wearing a mask walking on the streets of Paris. Picture source: China News Network
Lu Shaye said in his letter that the Chinese embassy in France will work hard to overcome the current difficulties, and try its best to provide everyone with guidance and help in daily life, protective materials, consultation and treatment, and respond to your reasonable concerns in a timely and effective manner. .
On the same day, the Chinese Embassy in Canada also issued a "Letter to Canadian Overseas Chinese and Friends from Overseas Students."
Screenshot of the website of the Chinese Embassy in Canada.
The Embassy in Canada stated in the letter that it is hoped that all of you will strictly abide by the anti-epidemic requirements of all levels of government and health departments in Canada, strengthen personal protection, minimize travel and gatherings, avoid crowded places, and pay particular attention to avoiding long-distance travel. In case of discomfort, follow the instructions of the health department immediately.
The embassy encourages compatriots in the letter. In the face of the epidemic, we must maintain confidence and determination, and do our own epidemic prevention with a rational, scientific, and calm attitude. The embassy and consulate in Canada will actively support everyone in fighting the epidemic. "As long as we can do it, we will go all out to provide assistance."
Data Map: The picture shows the Rainbow Bridge Port between Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada and Niagara Falls, New York, USA. On the first day of the "Seal", the normal situation changed, and it became deserted and few vehicles passed. Photo by Yu Ruidong of China News Agency
Ambassadors to the U.S. and the UK hosted a live guest room to answer questions for overseas Chinese students
In addition to sending letters to overseas Chinese, recently, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai and Chinese Ambassador to the United Kingdom Liu Xiaoming also conducted live broadcast connections to answer questions about hot issues during the epidemic.
On March 18th local time, Cui Tiankai, Chinese ambassador to the United States, visited the CCTV live room and connected with Chinese students from all over the United States to answer their concerns.
Regarding the question "Is it recommended that Chinese students return home now?" Cui Tiankai replied: "There are three factors for international students to consider when making the decision to return to China: First, the latest local epidemic situation and the latest measures adopted, and abide by local rules and regulations; The second is to understand the domestic prevention and control measures for those who return overseas, and the procedures that need to be completed; the third is to understand their own health and whether they can support long-distance travel. "
Data map: On March 21st local time, a pedestrian in New York's Times Square was tightly protected. Picture source: China News Network
Cui Tiankai said that if the foreign students test positive, they can immediately contact the embassy and consulate general and go to the local hospital for treatment. He said that the Chinese embassy in the United States and the five consulate generals are actively contacting the country on the issue of anti-epidemic materials, and students will be contacted in time if there is news.
When a student asked about discrimination in the United States due to the epidemic, Cui Tiankai replied: "If Chinese students are discriminated against or face security issues, contact the embassy or consulate in a timely manner, we will definitely protect everyone. At the same time, some xenophobic and even ethnic Discriminatory words and deeds are not allowed by the mainstream of American society. Everyone can ask the nearest US police for the first time, and they can also report to the school. "
Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai talks to Chinese students. (Video screenshot)
On the evening of March 20, in CCTV's "News 1 + 1" program, the host Bai Yansong and the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom Liu Xiaoming connected to discuss the hot topics of the recent overseas epidemic.
Liu Xiaoming stated in the program that since the outbreak, the embassy has received a maximum of 600 inquiries from international students a day. The embassy will help them analyze their academic and visa related situations in combination with their own circumstances. In addition, when international students encounter difficulties in treatment, the embassy will provide medical assistance as soon as possible.
He said that during the epidemic, many Chinese primary school students lived in the elderly homes in Britain. The Chinese ambassador will also help them find custodian units in a timely manner if they need to be isolated.
According to Liu Xiaoming, at present, weekly flights between China and the UK have been reduced from 168 to 23 now. For international students who do have special needs and want to return to China, the embassy will work hard to coordinate with relevant domestic departments to assist them in returning to China.
If you encounter any difficulties during the outbreak please remember this contact information:
24-hour consular protection and assistance hotline: 12308
At the same time, information on China ’s domestic epidemic prevention guidelines and remote consultation platforms for epidemic prevention have also been posted on the embassy website. If necessary, you can also log on to the websites of Chinese embassies in various countries for information.
There will be times when the wind breaks. We believe that with the joint efforts of all, the epidemic will end soon!
Source: Xinhuanet, CCTV News, Global Wide Web, China News Network, Beijing Daily