Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Urges Myanmar to thoroughly investigate the attack, make every effort to apprehend and severely punish the perpetrators according to the law.
On [date], Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian presided over the regular press conference.
A journalist asked about the attack on the Chinese Consulate General in Mandalay. Lin Jian stated that at around 8:00 PM local time on a certain day, an office building of the Chinese Consulate General in Mandalay, located on a street, was attacked by an explosion, resulting in no casualties but causing partial damage to the consulate premises.
The Chinese side is deeply shocked by the attack and strongly condemns it. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese diplomatic missions in Myanmar have immediately activated emergency response mechanisms and swiftly carried out handling measures. The Chinese side has lodged a serious representation with the Myanmar side, urging a thorough investigation into the attack, the full capture and severe punishment of the perpetrators, and a comprehensive enhancement of security measures for Chinese diplomatic missions, projects, and personnel in Myanmar to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
The Myanmar side is shocked and pained by the incident, and has taken a series of necessary measures. It will fulfill its commitments and international legal obligations, and take primary responsibility for the security of Chinese personnel and institutions in Myanmar.
The Consulate General of China in Mandalay has recently issued a safety reminder, urging all Chinese citizens, enterprises, and institutions in Myanmar to continue closely monitoring the local security situation, strengthen security measures, and enhance safety precautions.
