China News Service, August 12, According to the WeChat official account of the Chinese Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on August 11, Ambassador Zhu Jing urgently called the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Kanconde of Congo on behalf of the Chinese government. Regarding the incident in which armed bandits robbed a Chinese-funded enterprise in Lualaba Province in Congo, resulting in the unfortunate death of a Chinese citizen, he made solemn representations to the Congolese side.
Screenshot of the WeChat Official Account of the Chinese Embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Zhu Jing stated that China expresses its strong indignation and condemnation of the armed robbers' robbery and killing of Chinese citizens, and requires the Congolese to conduct an immediate and comprehensive investigation, capture the murderer as soon as possible, and severely punish them in accordance with the law. Relevant authorities of the Congolese side are requested to take all necessary measures to strengthen the safety protection of Chinese citizens and enterprises in Congo to ensure their personal and property safety.
On behalf of the Congolese government, Canconde expressed his deep condolences for the murder of Chinese citizens and his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and their enterprises. Canconde emphasized that the Congolese Ministry of Internal Affairs will immediately instruct the Lualaba provincial government to conduct an investigation, bring the perpetrators to justice as soon as possible, and take effective measures to effectively protect the safety and legal rights of Chinese enterprises and citizens.