Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying responded to relevant questions issued by China on travel reminders to Australia at a regular press conference today (8th), saying that China has sufficient facts to issue travel reminders to Australia.
Over the past period of time, there have been numerous discriminations against Chinese, Chinese and even Asians in Australia. There have been a lot of reports in the Australian media. For example, some Australian politicians and media refer to the new crown virus as the “Chinese virus” and maliciously tamper with the Chinese national flag and national emblem; many overseas Chinese in Australia have suffered verbal insults and even siege injuries; some Chinese and Asian family properties have been destroyed, and Chinese and Asians suffer unfair treatment in their daily work; many cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and other cities have graffiti or text with the meaning of discrimination against China. According to statistics from the Australian Human Rights Commission, hundreds of Asians complained of racial discrimination in the first quarter of this year, and racial discrimination complaints accounted for up to 25%. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, three racist attacks against Chinese families took place within a week of April. New South Wales received 241 complaints of racial discrimination from January to April this year, and Queensland Police received 22 reports of racial discrimination from March to early May. Are these not convincing enough?
Hua Chunying emphasized that the Chinese government has always acted in a responsible manner and reminded Chinese citizens to properly arrange travel plans and do their own safety protection. We also advise Australia to face the problem squarely and take practical measures to safeguard and guarantee the safety and rights of Chinese citizens in Australia. (Reporter Jiao Ying from Central Broadcasting Station)