The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe reminds Chinese enterprises and citizens to strengthen safety precautions.

The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe issued a consular reminder on the 27th, advising Chinese companies and citizens to strengthen security precautions. The Embassy stated that a Chinese mining enterprise in the central province of Zimbabwe was recently robbed at gunpoint, resulting in the shooting and death of a Chinese citizen by the robbers. Upon learning of the incident, the Chinese Embassy immediately organized a medical team to assist in treatment and urged the police to intensify efforts to capture the perpetrators and take effective measures to protect the safety of Chinese companies and citizens. The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe reminded Chinese companies and citizens in Zimbabwe to promptly understand the local security situation, enhance security measures based on their own circumstances, and develop emergency response plans. If possible, they should hire professional security personnel. Additionally, they should closely monitor suspicious individuals, pay attention to personal and property safety when going out, avoid going to crowded and complicated areas, avoid exposing cash and valuable items, and try to avoid traveling alone or at night. The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe advised relevant companies and citizens to stay calm in the event of armed robberies, kidnappings, and other emergencies, avoid physical confrontations with criminals, prioritize personal safety, promptly report to the police under the premise of ensuring safety, and seek assistance from the embassy and overseas Chinese associations.