China Overseas Chinese Network August 31 telegram: Attention!
It is related to overseas Chinese traveling to China, personal and property safety...
At present, the global COVID-19 situation is still complicated and severe, and security incidents involving overseas Chinese have occurred in some countries or regions.
Recently, a number of embassies and consulates abroad have issued reminders one after another, concerning travel to China, overseas study safety, fraud prevention, etc. Let’s take a look!
Pay attention to the latest requirements of embassies and consulates before traveling to China
Recently, in order to further strengthen the safety of flights to China, a number of embassies and consulates in foreign countries have issued notices, reminding those going to China to pay attention to the latest epidemic prevention requirements and pre-departure testing policies.
According to the Chinese Consulate-General in Barcelona, recently, a passenger from Catalonia, Spain, had a positive nucleic acid test before traveling to China, but he did not report it to the Consulate-General in Barcelona in time, and he still took the plane to China as originally planned. , diagnosed after entry.
The Chinese embassy in Greece said that Air China's Athens-Beijing flight (the first point of entry is Chengdu) has recently had multiple positive cases, affecting the safe and stable operation of the route.
The infection of the above-mentioned people is mostly related to not wearing masks correctly, going to crowded places such as restaurants and attractions after testing, or taking public transportation.
Data map: Athens, Greece
In this regard, many Chinese embassies and consulates abroad remind travelers to China that they must do closed-loop management and self-health monitoring before traveling.
On the way to the airport, after boarding and after arrival, take personal protection throughout the process, pay attention to maintaining social distance, wear high-level protective masks such as N95, and try to wear disposable protective clothing and disposable gloves.
Minimize the number of times you take off your mask to eat and drink water, and disinfect your hands in time after using public facilities.
Security incidents involving overseas Chinese occur frequently, and protective measures must be strengthened
For a period of time, discrimination against Asian groups, including overseas Chinese, has become increasingly serious in the United States, and related violent crimes have occurred frequently.
According to the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco, recently, a series of serious violent crimes by Qiu Ya Qiu Hua occurred in Oakland City, California, USA, resulting in the killing of two Chinese people and injuries to many Asian people.
The Consulate General in San Francisco reminds Chinese citizens in the consular area, especially international students, overseas Chinese and other groups, to increase their awareness of safety and prevention, and be vigilant against discrimination and violence against Asians.
In the event of violent behavior and security threats, please immediately call 911 in the United States (Chinese service can be requested) if it is safe to do so, or ask others to assist the police.
When necessary, they can protect their legitimate rights and interests through legal channels.
According to information from the Chinese Embassy in Papua New Guinea, recent robbery incidents targeting Chinese-funded enterprise camps, overseas Chinese shops and individuals have occurred in the capital and other provinces of Papua New Guinea. The central area has blatantly carried out criminal activities, causing personal injury and property damage.
The Chinese Embassy in Namibia said recently that social security in Namibia has deteriorated significantly, with frequent robbery cases. Foreign citizens in Namibia have become the main victims of robbery cases. Local Chinese citizens and Chinese-funded institutions have encountered several cases of robbery.
On August 29, the Chinese Embassy in South Africa announced that recently, there have been many kidnapping cases involving overseas Chinese in Gauteng, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Free State and other places in South Africa, seriously threatening the vast number of overseas Chinese. personal and property safety.
The kidnappers targeted the overseas Chinese who ran shops and had a large cash flow. They chose the victim to commute to get off work or during delivery, or even directly broke into the victim's shop during business hours to commit crimes. The nature was bad and the harm was huge.
Data map: Streets of South Africa
In this regard, the Chinese embassies in Papua New Guinea, Namibia, South Africa, etc. remind local Chinese citizens and institutions to strengthen the security protection of their residences and business premises, reduce unnecessary travel as much as possible, avoid exposing their wealth in public places, and carry or keep a large amount of cash at their residences. .
If you are in danger, you should deal with it calmly and prudently, try to avoid direct conflict with lawbreakers, and always put personal safety first.
In addition, as overseas students usher in the opening season recently, the Chinese Consulate General in New York reminds those who study in the United States to abide by local laws and school regulations, and make good academic and life plans.
At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to daily safety, strengthen overseas risk prevention awareness and emergency response capabilities, and make all necessary preparations in advance.
The situation in some areas continues to be tense, and we must be vigilant
At present, some countries or regions have unstable factors such as political changes and terrorist attacks, and the security situation is not optimistic. Many Chinese embassies and consulates have recently issued security reminders, calling on overseas Chinese to be more vigilant.
According to the Associated Press, earlier on the 29th, large-scale protests occurred in the Iraqi capital Baghdad. Some demonstrators rushed into the Prime Minister's Office in the "Green Zone" of the city center. The conflict escalated later, killing at least 10 people and dozens of others. people are injured.
On August 26, the Chinese embassy in Ethiopia announced that armed conflict broke out again in Ethiopia's Tigray region. The security situation in Tigray state, especially in the border area with Amhara state, further deteriorated, and security risks continued to increase.
The Chinese Embassy in Namibia stated that social security in Namibia has deteriorated significantly recently, and robbery cases have occurred frequently. Foreign citizens in Namibia have become the main victims of robbery cases. Chinese citizens and Chinese-funded institutions in Namibia have also encountered several cases of robbery.
In response, the Chinese embassies in Iraq, Ethiopia and Namibia have successively issued security reminders, requiring local Chinese citizens and institutions to be vigilant, pay close attention to the local security situation, further strengthen security precautions and emergency preparedness, and avoid going to crowded or sensitive places.
In case of emergency, please report to the police in time and contact the local embassy or consulate.
There are many telecommunications fraud routines, don't be fooled
Recently, the incidents of Taiwan and Hong Kong compatriots being deceived into Southeast Asian countries by fraudulent groups have attracted widespread attention.
The Chinese embassies and consulates in relevant countries are maintaining close communication with the local governments, and are actively searching for and rescuing relevant personnel.
At the same time, the embassy also reminds the majority of compatriots not to believe in false recruitment information and various "high-paying" lies on overseas networks, strictly abide by the law, and promptly report information about fraudulent online gambling.
If you accidentally fall into danger, please report to the local police in time and contact the embassy or consulate abroad for help.
On August 29, the Chinese embassy in Burkina Faso announced that a recent local case in which a Chinese citizen was suspected of being defrauded in purchasing real estate may cause serious property losses to the overseas Chinese.
It is understood that such cases have occurred many times in cloth.
The embassy reminds overseas Chinese to choose a regular housing intermediary as much as possible when buying or renting a house, and confirm the legal business qualifications of the relevant company before purchasing or renting a house through an intermediary agent.
In addition, the Chinese embassies in Portugal, Ireland, Singapore and other embassies have recently released news that some lawbreakers have pretended to be foreign embassies and consulates and domestic "public security law" personnel to "have documents to collect" or "bank accounts have been stolen for illegal activities." etc. to conduct telecommunication fraud against local overseas Chinese and international students.
The embassies and consulates stationed abroad remind overseas Chinese: the tricks of fraud are constantly being renovated, but the same is true.
In daily life, learn more about the types of common telecommunications network frauds and the key points of prevention, and improve prevention awareness; do not believe in "pie in the sky", be sure not to click on unknown links, do not trust unfamiliar calls, do not disclose personal information, and verify more transfers and remittances. Don't give scammers an opportunity.
(Source of the manuscript: WeChat official account of China Overseas Chinese Network; ID: qiaowangzhongguo; Source: China News Network, CCTV News Client, WeChat official account of the Chinese Embassy in Greece, WeChat official account of the Chinese Consulate General in New York, etc.; Author: Wang overtake)