China News Service, March 25. According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom, recently, some students studying in the United Kingdom have travelled to and from countries in two or even three countries to return to China to avoid epidemics, which is costly and full of uncertainties. So far, many people have encountered various changes and risks during the journey, such as loss of travel documents, theft of money, delays or even stays due to the cancellation of transit flights and temporary adjustment of visa policies in related countries. Isolation was required for a maximum of 14 days in situ, and some were even cross-infected and diagnosed during the journey. The embassy attaches great importance to the safety and health of Chinese citizens in the UK, including Chinese students, and reminds again urgently:
1. During the epidemic, disorderly flow should be minimized. I hope that the students will take a rational view of the epidemic in the UK, fight against the epidemic on the spot, and avoid long-distance travel. The embassy will provide a "health pack" for epidemic prevention to students studying in the United Kingdom in accordance with the unified domestic deployment. The embassy will send it to you as soon as possible through the All England Federation and the school federations. Please pay attention to the relevant notice of the academic federation. The embassy advocates and supports the All England Federation and local academic federations in carrying out activities such as "watching each other and helping the times overcome difficulties", forming a team of mutual assistance volunteers, establishing a mutual assistance WeChat group, and organizing online medical guidance and psychological counseling activities to help everyone overcome difficulties.
2. If you decide to return to your country, it is recommended to buy direct flights as much as possible. If you really need to make a connection, be sure to learn about the latest information about relevant national airports, visa requirements, epidemic prevention regulations, etc. in advance and make full preparations. It is necessary to perform the registration procedures according to the requirements of the school, maintain close contact with the school or the internship institution, and properly arrange matters such as studies and return visas. After returning to China, you must abide by relevant domestic epidemic prevention regulations.
The embassy and consulate in the UK will always be a strong backing for the majority of overseas students. If you encounter any difficulties, please contact the embassy in time:
Chinese Embassy in the UK Telephone: +44 20-74368294 (24-hour consular protection and assistance)
Temporary coverage phone: +44 20-72998435 (Monday to Friday 9:30 to 12:00, 2: 30-4: 30 pm)
Education Office Tel: +44 20-76120250
+ 44-7410429777 (emergency call, call during non-working hours)
Chinese Consulate General in Manchester: + 44-161-2248986 (24-hour consular protection and assistance)
Chinese Consulate General in Edinburgh: + 44-131-3374449 (24-hour consular protection and assistance)
Chinese Consulate General in Belfast: + 44-7895306461 (24-hour consular protection and assistance)