The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China: The South African government has been asked to increase the protection of Chinese citizens and enterprises in South Africa

  China News Agency, Beijing, July 16 (Reporter Li Jingze) In response to the serious losses suffered by some overseas Chinese and personnel from Chinese-funded enterprises in the riots in South Africa, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on the 16th that China has asked relevant departments of the South African government to increase their For the protection of South Chinese citizens and enterprises, South Africa promised to increase efforts to protect the lives and property of Chinese citizens in South Africa.

  In recent days, protests and demonstrations have taken place in South Africa's Kwana and Gauteng provinces, and have triggered violent riots such as beating, smashing, looting and burning.

Chinese personnel in South Africa were also affected. Some overseas Chinese and personnel from Chinese-funded enterprises in South Africa suffered severe losses during the riots.

  In this regard, Zhao Lijian said that China is highly concerned about the current developments in South Africa and supports the South African government's efforts to stop violence and chaos. He believes that under the leadership of President Ramaphosa, the South African government can restore social order and economic stability as soon as possible.

  Zhao Lijian said that we are concerned that some Chinese citizens in South Africa have suffered severe property losses and serious threats to their lives during the riots. China has requested the relevant departments of the South African government to increase the protection of Chinese citizens and enterprises in South Africa. The South African side promised Efforts will be made to protect the lives and property of Chinese citizens in South Africa.

  Zhao Lijian also introduced the situation of the Palestine-Israel Peace Symposium at the request.

On the 15th, the Chinese side held a seminar on Palestinian-Israeli people for peace online by means of video. State Councilor Wang Yi delivered a speech. Zhai Jun, the Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East, presided over the meeting.

Member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, General Secretary of the People’s Struggle Front, Majidalani, former Israeli Minister of Justice, and founder of the “Geneva Initiative” of the Palestinian-Israeli civil peace organization, Behring, led the Palestinians and Israelis for peace.

  Zhao Lijian said that during the meeting, Palestinians and Israelis for peace reached a consensus document, reiterating that the "two-state solution" is the only feasible way; hope that the international community will promote the United Nations to pass a resolution to reaffirm the "two-state solution"; advocate that regional countries should be in the framework of the "Arab Peace Initiative" Next, normalize relations with Israel; call on all parties to support Palestinian-Israeli peacemakers in their efforts to promote peace.

The two sides also highly appreciated China's long-term commitment to promoting the Palestine-Israel peace process and look forward to China's continuing to play a greater role in this regard.

  Zhao Lijian said that the purpose of China’s hosting of this meeting is to provide a platform for communication and exchanges between Palestinians and Israelis, strengthen the peace camp, form a momentum for peace, explore the path to peace, and seek ways of coexistence, in order to promote the "two-state plan" between Palestine and Israel. Contribute to the restart of peace talks on the basis of this. "In the future, as long as both Palestine and Israel have the will, China will continue to hold the Palestine-Israel peace seminar. As long as the Palestine-Israel issue has not been completely resolved, China will continue to promote peace and talks." (End)