China Bans Entry from India, France, Russia, etc. Amid COVID-19 Resurgence

"Reasonable and in Accordance with International Practices"

Visitors are viewing exhibits at a large exhibition hall promoting COVID-19 prevention achievements, which opened on the 15th of last month in Wuhan, China, the origin of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

On the 7th, Hong Kong's South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China added eight countries?India, France, Russia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Italy, Nigeria, and Ukraine?to the list of foreign countries banned from entry as of the 5th.

China announced this through a notice posted on the websites of its embassies in these countries, explaining that "(this measure) is a temporary action taken in response to the recent COVID-19 situation."

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the measure was taken considering the COVID-19 situation in the respective countries and described it as "reasonable and in line with international practices."

The notice also clarified that this measure applies regardless of whether the individual holds a valid visa or residence permit.

However, it added that the ban would not apply to diplomats, flight crew members, and those engaged in international transportation work.

Previously, China had designated the United Kingdom, the Philippines, and Belgium as countries temporarily banned from foreign entry.

The Chinese authorities' successive foreign entry bans appear to be measures in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases imported from abroad.

On the 30th of last month, 23 passengers on a flight departing from New Delhi, India, and arriving in Wuhan, Hubei Province, tested positive for COVID-19.

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