The Chinese embassy in Burundi has initiated a contingency plan to ensure the safety of hundreds of Chinese nationals. China's ambassador to Burundi Zhou Ruisheng says they have established an information release system, and warned people to stay on alert.
"The embassy has close contact with local government, military and police departments. We have asked local government to ensure the safety of Chinese nationals. Since the coup occurred on the 13th April, the embassy has initiated a contingency plan, issuing a safety alert via the embassy website as well as sending group messages, to warn Chinese nationals to stay on alert, and suggest they stay in doors," Zhou said.
The Chinese embassy in Burundi has also set up an emergency team to receive phone calls around the clock. It maintains close contact with Chinese nationals in the country, including those at Chinese companies, and the Confucius Institute.
Embassy records show that there are over 450 Chinese people working and living in the country, and so far there is no reports saying any Chinese nationals have been hurt. However, the embassy has warned there are still potential risks following the unrest in the country, and has reminded people to take precautional measures taken to ensure safety.
