China's Foreign Ministry has confirmed reports that rioters inside Vietnam have attacked Chinese nationals and property across the country. The Chinese government has urged Vietnam to take responsibility for the issue and safeguard Chinese nationals and their property. Staff from the Chinese embassy in Vietnam are travelling to the areas where the attacks happened to confirm the numbers of casualties and count losses.
"China’s Foreign Ministry will hold an emergency meeting with Vietnam’s Ambassador to China to make a solemn representation, and to urge the Vietnamese side to take effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese nationals and their property in Vietnam. I have to point out that, the recent violent attacks against Chinese nationals and companies have direct links to the Vietnamese government’s indifference and tolerance of anti-China forces in the country. We urge the Vietnamese government to take responsibility to investigate the attacks, punish the rioters, and provide compensation for the losses. We have said it many times, that the Chinese oil company has been conducting normal operations within Chinese territory." Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said.
Source: CCTV
