How do foreigners in China understand the news about the epidemic in China? When can foreigners return to China?

Chinese abroad have also been affected by the virus epidemic. What channels can Chinese people who are very concerned about China use to learn about the latest domestic situation? This is also an issue that Chinese people abroad are very concerned about. So this How can the problem be solved?

First, foreigners, foreign students and foreign tourism groups in Hubei Province can call the 24-hour consultation service hotline (027-87122256); follow "Hubei Foreign Affairs" (hb2018wq) WeChat public account, which will promptly push epidemic notifications and epidemic prevention knowledge in English, French, German, Russian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish.

Screenshot of the "Hubei Foreign Affairs" official account

Second, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has opened a "Fighting the New Coronavirus Pneumonia Epidemic" column on its English website (/mfa_eng/topics_665678/kjgzbdfyyq/) , timely summarizing and updating authoritative information on epidemic prevention and control released by the National Health Commission to facilitate foreign friends to understand in a timely manner.

The latest daily case information released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' epidemic column

Third, the National Immigration Administration (WeChat official account: NIANEWS) is based on the "Novel Coronavirus" issued by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. "Public Prevention Tips for Viral Pneumonia" has been translated into 6 foreign languages: English, French, Russian, German, Japanese and Korean. Foreign friends can check it online. China has also widely disseminated relevant multilingual reminders through its embassies and consulates abroad.

Screenshots of the content of the "National Immigration Administration" WeChat official account

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Foreigners can learn epidemic information through multiple channels

Beijing The Foreign Affairs Office of the Municipal People's Government issued an open letter (Chinese and English versions) to foreigners in Beijing on January 31, reminding foreigners to call the 12345 citizen service hotline to obtain information on the pneumonia epidemic caused by the new coronavirus infection. The hotline can provide information in English, French, and German. 8 foreign language services including Russian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Arabic, among which the English service is 24 hours a day.

The open letter reminds foreigners to pay attention to official information on epidemic prevention and control through the Beijing Municipal People's Government's official website "Capital Window" and other channels, and calls on foreigners to increase their awareness of protection and actively cooperate with various measures carried out by Beijing. For epidemic prevention and control work, try to avoid going to crowded places or participating in group activities. Anyone who has recently visited (or returned to) Beijing from an area with a high incidence of the epidemic or has been in contact with an area with a high incidence of the epidemic should observe the situation at home as required and register with the street community where they live.

In addition, Open Credit lists 101 fever clinics and 20 designated hospitals for treatment at both urban and urban levels in Beijing in both Chinese and English, reminding foreigners who have symptoms such as fever, cough, chest tightness, fatigue, etc. Go to the fever clinic promptly.

Relevant departments promptly reported the situation to the embassies and consulates of relevant countries in China, and also entrusted relevant units to solve the problems of a small number of overseas students in Shaanxi who were quarantined at home, such as lack of food materials, protective equipment, and difficulties in seeking medical treatment. In order to let more foreigners in Shaanxi understand the latest epidemic prevention and control trends, a multi-lingual foreign-related consultation hotline was opened in a timely manner, and Shaanxi Province's epidemic prevention and control, epidemic prevention science knowledge, etc. were pushed daily through new media platforms; and the consular agencies in Shaanxi were organized to report the epidemic situation and Prevention and control situation.

At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Consular Express and the National Immigration Administration’s National Immigration Administration push information on the recent entry-exit management dynamics of various countries through multiple channels. In response to the possibility that many countries’ suspension of flights to and from China may hinder the return of citizens of Shaanxi Province, a response plan has been formulated. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Shaanxi Province consular protection phone numbers are released to the public through multiple platforms.

In addition, we have also established contact with international sister cities in Shaanxi Province and overseas Chinese groups, and made corresponding arrangements for individual situations that may arise in the future such as special stays overseas and visa extensions.

Foreigners in Qianjiang City

Foreigners in Qianjiang can call 18995999021 to obtain epidemic information

In order to further prevent and control the pneumonia epidemic caused by the new coronavirus infection , the Foreign Affairs Office of the Municipal Party Committee has now opened a consultation service hotline for foreigners in Qianjiang.

Consultant: Liang Qian

Consultation phone number: 18995999021.

Qianjiang City Novel Coronavirus Infection Pneumonia Prevention and Control Headquarters Office

January 28, 2020