Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian presided over a regular press conference on October 31.
A reporter asked: A stampede occurred in Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea on the 29th, causing major casualties, including the deaths of four Chinese citizens. Can China further introduce the relevant situation?
Zhao Lijian: China attaches great importance to this accident. On the 30th, President Xi Jinping sent a call to South Korean President Yoon Seo-yeol to express deep condolences to the victims and extend his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the injured. Premier Li Keqiang also expressed condolences to Han Dezhu, South Korea Prime Minister . After the accident, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately activated the consular protection emergency mechanism, deployed the embassy in South Korea to verify the situation, and coordinated the South Korean side to do its best to do a good job in treating and assisting Chinese citizens. The embassy has contacted the domestic families of the person involved and actively provided assistance. South Korea said it will provide corresponding convenience.
is here. We also remind overseas Chinese citizens to improve their safety awareness and avoid going to crowded places. If there is an emergency, please call the police in time and contact the Chinese embassy and consulate in the local area for assistance.
Source: China News Network (Xie Yanbing)
Original title: "Ministry of Foreign Affairs talks about the stampede accident in Itaewon, South Korea: attach great importance to it. The Embassy in South Korea has contacted the domestic families of the person involved"
Editor: Dai Chen
Editor: Li Mingyang
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