SA diplomats join intervention over treatment of Africans in China amid coronavirus

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Allegations of Africans being targeted in China and subjected to forced evictions, arbitrary quarantines and mass coronavirus testing are unconfirmed, but will be raised with the Asian country, says SA's department of international relations and co-operation (Dirco).

“We urge the Chinese authorities to investigate these allegations about Africans being subjected to testing for the coronavirus,”The African Group of Ambassadors in Beijing have sent a message to the Chinese government and Communist Party over the treatment of African nationals, particularly in Guangdong province, reports SABC. A meeting between the AU and the Chinese ambassador in Addis Ababa is expected to be held on Sunday.

SA was deeply concerned by the allegations and that appropriate remedial measures should be taken, where necessary. “We enjoy excellent, cordial relations with China. Matters such as this are dealt with through the appropriate diplomatic channels as per usual. We are engaging with the Chinese authorities and we are hopeful that we will find a solution,” said Nkosi.reports that African ambassadors in China have written to the country’s foreign minister over what they call discrimination against Africans.

 

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Rama must act

Me thinks South Africa should stay far away from this one because of credibility issues regarding Xenophobia. Let Nigeria and co take the lead.

. coronavirus ChinaLiedAndPeopleDied ChinaMustExplain ChinaIsAsshoe chinaracism

SA is also bankrupt.

China is not a genuine friend. It’s time African leaders call it for what it is....

This isn’t a Chinese problem, this is a human problem. We human beings have been doing this to our brothers and sisters since the beginning of time. No nation or tribe is innocent of xenophobia or racism. We all need to realize, there is only one human race.

The same toothless diplomats who have kept mum on Western Cape goverment unhuman treatment of Africans on African soil. 😷😷😷😷. Check your facts those complaining in China are 90% illegal Nigerians.

You can’t trust the Chinese. Learn the lesson.

Chinese don't like Africans that one you can't change. They are only here to destroy our continent. e.g killing our donkeys, illegally mining, counterfeit goods

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