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On March 8, 2026, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi answered questions at a press conference about how to protect Chinese citizens and enterprises overseas.
He emphasized that 'diplomacy for the people' has always been the unchanging purpose of New China's diplomacy, and the country will do its utmost to protect every compatriot abroad.
Wang Yi introduced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was very busy over the past year.
They handled more than 100 major emergency incidents and processed nearly 80,000 consular protection cases.
The consular protection hotline 12308 received over 600,000 calls and issued more than 3,000 safety reminders.
Whether rescuing kidnapped compatriots or combating online fraud, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs acts immediately to safeguard everyone's legal rights.
Wang Yi also mentioned the hardships of diplomatic personnel.
Many diplomats work and live in war zones, high-altitude oxygen-deficient environments, and even inside containers.
He emotionally stated that wherever the five-star red flag is, Chinese diplomatic personnel are watching over.
Finally, Wang Yi left overseas compatriots with a very powerful message: 'The world before you is full of chaos, but the motherland behind you is as steady as Mount Tai.' The phrase 'as steady as Mount Tai' vividly expresses the strength and reliability of the motherland.
Wang Yi meant that although the world is still full of chaos and unrest, everyone can rest assured because China, like the towering Mount Tai, will always be the most stable and strongest support.
In the future, China will further enhance its overseas security protection capabilities.
No matter how the world changes, the motherland will build a global safety net so that every Chinese citizen who goes abroad can feel the warmth and strength of the country.