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Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Korea, Xing Haiming, is moving to hold a press conference on the novel coronavirus at the main building of the Chinese Embassy in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 4th. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Xing Haiming, the Chinese Ambassador to Korea, asked for "understanding" regarding the forced quarantine measures imposed by local governments in China on arrivals including Koreans to prevent the re-importation of COVID-19, stating that these measures are not targeted solely at Korean nationals.

On the 26th, Ambassador Xing, who visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consultations, told reporters, "The Chinese government has not imposed restrictions specifically on Korean nationals," adding, "(Among those quarantined) there are many Chinese nationals as well. We ask for your understanding and consideration."

Furthermore, regarding the possibility of local governments withdrawing their quarantine policies, he said, "We will discuss the situation and make efforts to handle it appropriately," adding, "The virus is a common enemy of the world. China will continue to cooperate with Korea to eradicate the virus."

Ambassador Xing is scheduled to meet with Vice Minister Kim Geon to discuss COVID-19 related matters. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is known to have lodged protests with the Chinese side and is continuing consultations concerning the forced quarantine of arrivals including Koreans in locations such as Weihai City in Shandong Province, Nanjing in Jiangsu Province, and Shenyang in Liaoning Province.

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