China News Service, Johannesburg, July 29 (Reporter Wang Xi) On July 28, local time in South Africa, the Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg held a symposium for overseas Chinese and consular assistance volunteers in the consular area.
On the same day, dozens of overseas Chinese leaders and consuls from Juden and Free State assisted the volunteers to participate in the meeting. Tang Zhongdong, Consul General of the Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg, attended and delivered a keynote speech.
Tang Zhongdong pointed out that in the past year, overseas Chinese leaders and volunteers in the consular district have made many fruitful efforts in preventing and fighting the epidemic, maintaining the healthy development of overseas Chinese organizations and protecting the safety of overseas Chinese. The volunteer group fully supports and cooperates with the work of the Consulate General, and expresses its high recognition and heartfelt thanks for its long-term selfless dedication and service to overseas Chinese and the boundless spirit of great love.
Tang Zhongdong emphasized that the current public security situation in South Africa has not fundamentally improved, and the majority of overseas Chinese must maintain a high degree of vigilance and precaution, and effectively maintain their own safety.
When the overseas Chinese encounter difficulties, they must unite to do a good job in the rescue and assistance of the trapped compatriots. At the same time, they can continue to take advantage of the overseas Chinese community's extensive network and familiarity in South African society, establish a joint prevention and protection mechanism, and actively assist in dealing with China. Citizens' consular protection cases, work together to create a harmonious atmosphere.
Tang Dongdong also issued letters of appointment to volunteers in the consular area, and the consulate general issued a "tool kit" for each volunteer to facilitate their work.
Tang Zhongdong said that the consulate-general will always be a strong backing for overseas Chinese in the consular area to live and work in South Africa, and will continue to provide support for volunteers to perform their duties and responsibilities.
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