(25 Jun 2024)
RESTRICTION SUMMARY:
MOFA Briefing
Spokesperson: Mao Ning
Date: 25 Jun 2024
Duration: 06 min 08 sec
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beijing - 25 June 2024
1. The Chinese Embassy in South Korea said that according to a preliminary investigation, 17 Chinese nationals were killed in a fire at a battery factory in South Korea. Do you have more information?
According to a preliminary assessment, 17 Chinese nationals were among the victims, and more details need to be verified. The fire also caused eight people injured, including one Chinese national with minor injuries, who received timely treatment. The ROK side is conducting further investigation into the cause and identifying the deaths and the injured. We express our deep condolences to the victims of the accident and our sincere sympathy to the injured and the families of the victims. The Chinese government attaches great importance to the heavy casualties caused by the fire. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in the ROK promptly activated the consular protection emergency response mechanism and made every effort to carry out the emergency response and follow-up works of the accident.
2. WikiLeaks founder Assange has been released from a British prison and has reached a plea agreement with the U.S. What’s China’s comment on the latest progress of the case?
We have taken note of the relevant reports, and I will not comment on the specifics of the case. But I think the information disclosed by WikiLeaks has enabled the international community to learn more about the facts and the truth.
3. Can you provide detailed information about the incident in Suzhou yesterday in which two Japanese nationals were injured? Secondly, on June 10, four Americans were stabbed in Jilin Province. What is China’s response to the second incident of foreigners being injured in such a short period?
Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Regarding your first question, on the afternoon of June 24, two Japanese citizens living in Suzhou City, Jiangsu province, were attacked, and one Chinese citizen was injured at the same time. The injured were sent to the hospital for treatment immediately. At present, the two Japanese nationals are in non-life-threatening condition, the injured Chinese national is still being treated. The perpetrator was arrested on the spot, and the case is still under further investigation. It is a regrettable incident. China will continue to take effective measures to earnestly protect the safety of all foreigners in China.
Regarding your second question, as far as I understand, according to the preliminary police assessment, this is an isolated event, and further investigation is underway. What I want to say is that an isolated incident like this could happen in any country in the world. China will continue to take effective measures to protect the safety of foreign nationals in China just like it does to Chinese citizens.
4. Do you think this will affect China-Japan relations?
The police initially determined that this was an isolated incident. China is recognized as one of the safest countries in the world. We always welcome foreigners to travel, study, do business and live in China, and we will continue to take effective measures to protect their safety in China.
5. The European Union has imposed sanctions on 19 Chinese companies for allegedly supporting Russian military action against Ukraine. What are China's comments?
7. Canada is considering imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles due to overcapacity. What is your comment?
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