Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on April 8, 2021


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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Regular Press Conference on April 8, 2021 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China RIA Novosti: According to media reports, a construction site in southeastern Nigeria was attacked by unidentified militants. Two Chinese citizens were kidnapped. Could you confirm and give us some details on what measures have been taken? Is there any plan to evacuate Chinese nationals and diplomats in Nigeria? What steps will be taken to protect them? Zhao Lijian: On April 5 local time, two Chinese employees of a Chinese funded enterprise in Osun state, Nigeria, were kidnapped. Upon learning...