Amid mounting tensions in the Middle East, China has successfully evacuated nearly 800 of its citizens from Iran, with over a thousand more currently being processed for evacuation, according to the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to CNN, Foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun disclosed that, as of Wednesday, a total of 791 Chinese nationals had been moved from Iran to designated safe areas.
The large-scale operation, he said, is being executed under the coordination of Chinese embassies and consulates in Iran, in collaboration with neighbouring countries.
“With the support of nations such as Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan, Chinese citizens are being assisted at border crossings and guided through safe transit back to China,” Guo said during a press briefing.
He added that some Chinese nationals have also been safely relocated from Israel in recent days.
The evacuation effort comes as Israel and Iran enter the sixth consecutive day of hostilities, with both sides exchanging missile and drone strikes.
The deteriorating security situation has prompted several governments around the world to issue urgent travel advisories or initiate citizen evacuations from affected regions.
While some countries are actively extracting their nationals from conflict zones, others are advising them to remain sheltered until further notice.
China’s rapid response underscores the gravity of the current situation and the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of its citizens abroad.
No injuries or casualties involving Chinese citizens have been reported so far.
