China Offers Support to African Nations Battling Ebola Outbreaks
Quick Look
- China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on May 20th that China is closely monitoring Ebola outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda.
- China will provide assistance and has issued consular reminders to Chinese citizens in affected areas, with no suspected cases reported so far.
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Why It Matters
China and African nations have a 70-year history of mutual support, including in combating epidemics like Ebola and COVID-19. China is closely monitoring Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
中新网北京5月20日电(记者 邢翀)中国外交部发言人郭嘉昆20日主持例行记者会。
有记者提问:外交部能否通报中方有关部门为应对中非地区埃博拉疫情所采取的措施,特别是涉及在当地中国公民福祉方面的举措?
郭嘉昆:中非开启外交关系70年来,双方历来相互支持、相互帮助,从抗击埃博拉疫情到与新冠病毒作斗争,中国始终同非洲站在一起,风雨同舟。
中方高度关注刚果(金)和乌干达暴发埃博拉疫情,将同有关国家保持密切沟通,视疫情发展和对方需要,同国际社会一道提供力所能及的帮助,助力相关国家早日战胜疫情。
关于你提到的具体问题,中方的主管部门已经发布了公告,中国驻有关国家使馆也已经发布了领事提醒,请在当地的中国公民加强防范。目前暂无中国公民疑似感染病例。(完)
Open Questions
- What specific forms of assistance will China provide?
- What is the current status of the Ebola outbreaks in DRC and Uganda?
- How many Chinese citizens are currently in the affected regions?




