Chinese Embassy in Argentina Warns Chinese Emigrants to Watch out for Security

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Chinese Embassy in Argentina Warns Chinese Emigrants to Watch out for Security

Zhang Shaying, Chinese ambassador to Argentina, recently pointed out that riot may possibly take place once again in Argentina due to the intense social situation. He reminded all the emigrants and Chinese compatriots in Argentina that they should strengthen their guarding measures so as to ensure personal safety.

Zhang made the remarks in his speech delivered to heads of the Chinese associations in Argentina on December 29 (local time). He added that compatriots living in Argentina should contact with the Chinese embassy at any moment if they come across critical situation, so as to make it convenient for the embassy to negotiate with Argentine police.

Zhang hoped that the compatriots who had experienced damages and losses in the turmoil should make a claim for compensation to the Argentine government through legal means.

Zhang declared that the Chinese embassy in Argentina had decided to cancel the vacation from January 1 to 4 as scheduled before. Consulate department will open as usual to serve the compatriots.

In the recent turmoil in Argentina, one Chinese compatriot died of accident. Some Chinese Shops get looted, reporting severe economic loss.

Chinese Shops Get Looted in Argentina

Some grocery shops owned by overseas Chinese as well as Argentinian citizens of Chinese origin had been looted in this week's disturbances in Argentina.

Many Argentinians, angry at government austerity measures and poverty, turned their rage into looting and demonstrations this week and fought riot police in the streets.

Chinese nationals -- who play a big role in Argentina's supermarket, chain-store, restaurant and gift-shop business -- are bearing the brunt of the situation. Of 4,000 supermarkets in the capital Buenos Aires, 1,800 are run by Chinese, said an official from Chinese Embassy.

By PD Online staff member Du Minghua

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