1. Safety of Chinese students
On the 27th, it was reported that the continuous living expenses have brought severe pressure to Chinese students in Australia, so that they cannot take care of their mental health. Xiao Dai, a Chinese student, said that in order to save rent, she shared an apartment with others that was cheaper than the rent of the student dormitory, and suffered from insomnia due to poor sound insulation. Xiao Dai sought help from a psychological counselor and found that the effect was obvious. But the 200 Australian dollars (about 976 yuan) consultation fee made Xiao Dai make a difficult choice - after only two consultations, he was discouraged and spent money on rent instead of health. One expert said the issue of fees exacerbated a series of long-term pressures already faced by international students.
On the 26th, it was reported that in the just-concluded early application for American universities this year, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) received a total of 12,563 applications, and finally admitted 661 people. Among them, three Chinese high school students were admitted, namely Li Luoluo from the Experimental High School Affiliated to Beijing Normal University, Sun Qiao from Shanghai Middle School (Headquarters) and Jiang Zhicheng from Shenzhen Middle School.
2. The safety of Chinese citizens traveling overseas
On the 27th of the month, a group of Chinese tourists were robbed while traveling in Barcelona Ciudad Condal, and a tourist was robbed of a piece worth 500,000 euros (about 39430,000 RMB) of the Richard Mille RM10 watch. The robbery was committed by a gang, with one of the gangsters snatching a tourist's watch and then handing it over to an accomplice riding a scooter, after which the two ran away. According to reports, two suspects have been arrested at the moment.
On the 27th of the month, it was reported that a 40-year-old Chinese man and his fellow villagers held Chinese passports and British visas at Turin Airport in Italy and were about to board a flight to Manchester. Unexpectedly, three days later, the Chinese man appeared at Pisa Airport again with a fake visa, preparing to board a plane to the United Kingdom, and the airport computer suggested that the man had tried to leave the country for the second time with a fake visa. At present, the Chinese man is accused of violating Italian immigration regulations and using fake visas, and has been handed over to the judicial authorities.
On June 26, the exit and entry administration department of the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam reported that three Chinese who had recently entered Vietnam with tourist visas recruited young Vietnamese women to dance on Douyin and Kuaishou live broadcast for profit.
3. Overseas security of Chinese citizens working abroad and Chinese-funded enterprises
On the 25th of the month, according to Japan's ** report, the "Tokyo Ikebukuro disguised door-to-door gas meter burglary case" in March this year has made significant progress, and Japan ** has arrested 4 suspects in a surprise attack, and another 2 Mongolians involved in the case are at large. On March 21 of this year, two people (a male Chinese president and a female employee) in the office of a Chinese company in Ikebukuro were burglarized by five people. The male president fought with the robbers and cut the neck of one of the robbers, but the male president was outnumbered and was robbed by the robbers along with the female staff**, and the four robbers robbed 1 million yen in cash (about 52,190 yuan) and several mobile phones, leaving the injured robbers and fleeing. **After arriving, the injured robber was sent to the hospital and died.
On the 27th, according to the news of New Jersey, USA, 9 Chinese women were suspected of human trafficking and *** According to the clues obtained from the report, ** found evidence of human trafficking and ** in two Chinese massage parlors in Marlton, and arrested a total of 9 Chinese women. According to a non-profit organization, there are about 9,000 illegal massage parlors in the United States, and most of the women who work in massage parlors are from China and South Korea, who have huge debts to travel to the United States and are afraid to seek help because of language and immigration barriers, and have to engage in sex work to pay off the debt.
On January 24, a two-car collision occurred in Queens, New York, USA, and a 72-year-old Chinese woman was seriously injured. **The investigation revealed that a 72-year-old Chinese woman driving a Lexus SUV was driving east on Pike Avenue when she was hit by a blue BMW driving north on Utopia Parkway, and the two vehicles were seriously damaged. The elderly woman and the 20-year-old BMW driver were rushed to the hospital, and although both were seriously injured, neither was in life-threatening condition.
News on December 26, the Chinese Embassy in Thailand's TikTok account "Chinese Embassy in Thailand" will be officially launched on December 31, 2023. Through this new platform, the embassy will publish relevant short stories such as embassy activities, news on China-Thailand relations, China's development trends, and interesting facts about Chinese people's lives.
Fourth, China's leading safety reminder and early warning
On the 27th of the month, it was reported that the new year is coming, and the Consular Protection Center reminds overseas Chinese citizens to pay attention to the following matters during the New Year holiday: 1. Prevent public security risks. At present, the public security situation in some overseas countries is complex and severe, so please be sure to raise your security awareness and strengthen security precautions. Avoid travel to high-risk countries or countries where there have been recent terrorist attacks, riots, and mass demonstrations and demonstrations;2. Pay attention to traffic safety;3. Prevent natural disasters. Currently, the Northern Hemisphere is in winter, with severe weather such as fog, low temperatures, and heavy snowfall occurring from time to time. Summer has arrived in the southern hemisphere, and some countries have experienced frequent heavy rains and even extreme weather. Please pay close attention to local weather forecasts and disaster warnings to avoid travel in adverse weather conditions4. Pay attention to fire safety5. Be vigilant against overseas telecom fraud;6. Keep in mind the emergency**.
On May 25, the Chinese Embassy in Qatar reminded all overseas Chinese in Qatar and Chinese citizens visiting Qatar to pay attention to their own safety and take necessary protective measures when engaging in outdoor recreational activities such as sand washing and camel riding. When flooding sand, try to choose a closed vehicle with a high safety factor and good condition, passengers should always wear seat belts, and the vehicle should be driven by a professional or experienced driver, and should avoid driving alone in complex or unfamiliar areas. When riding a camel, make sure that there is a professional to pull the camel in case the camel overturns the person due to fright or other reasons. Consular Protection of the Chinese Embassy in Qatar**: 00974-30177679.