China has placed visa restrictions on Nigerians pending when the Coronavirus ravaging the country will be contained.
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The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Zhou Pingjian, on Monday said the embassy had stopped the issuance of visas to Nigerians.
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The ambassador said China was concerned about the health of other nationals visiting China and has taken the measure to protect them.
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“Life comes first. The Chinese Government is committed to safeguarding the lives and health of the Chinese people.
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We will, in a responsible manner, safeguard the life of every foreign national in China and address their legitimate concerns in a timely manner.
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We will continue to strengthen communication and coordination with the international community and work hand in hand for the epidemic prevention and control,” he said.
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He added that a total of 60 Nigerians were living in Wuhan city where the virus broke out from, adding that no Nigerian in China had been infected.
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