Strong Reaction from China to US Decision to Recall Consulate Employees in Shanghai

China Ministry of Foreign Affairs SözcüAs for Zhao Lijian, he reacted to the US's decision to evacuate the employees of the consulate in Shanghai.

At the press conference held today, Zhao Lijian pointed out that the decision to recall the staff of the US consulate in Shanghai is the US's own decision.

Emphasizing that China's anti-epidemic policies are both scientific and efficient, Zhao stated that they believe that many places, including Shanghai, will overcome the new wave of the epidemic, and that in Shanghai, citizens of many countries, including US citizens, are fighting the epidemic together with the people of Shanghai.

Zhao said that China's relevant institutions and local governments provide as much assistance and convenience as possible for foreign employees in diplomatic representations and consulates in China to fulfill their duties, in accordance with international conventions, to the extent permitted by policies, and that the communication channels between China and the United States are also seamless. reported.

Zhao reacted sharply, underlining that China strongly opposes the US side's politicizing the recall of consular staff and using it for its own purposes. Zhao said that the United States should immediately stop attacking China's anti-epidemic policies, using the epidemic to manipulate politically, and defaming China.

Source: China International Radio