Allegations of Africans being targeted in China and subjected to forced evictions, arbitrary quarantines and mass coronavirus testing are unconfirmed, but will be raised with the Asian country, says SA's department of international relations and co-operation (Dirco).
“We urge the Chinese authorities to investigate these allegations about Africans being subjected to testing for the coronavirus,”The African Group of Ambassadors in Beijing have sent a message to the Chinese government and Communist Party over the treatment of African nationals, particularly in Guangdong province, reports SABC. A meeting between the AU and the Chinese ambassador in Addis Ababa is expected to be held on Sunday.
SA was deeply concerned by the allegations and that appropriate remedial measures should be taken, where necessary. “We enjoy excellent, cordial relations with China. Matters such as this are dealt with through the appropriate diplomatic channels as per usual. We are engaging with the Chinese authorities and we are hopeful that we will find a solution,” said Nkosi.reports that African ambassadors in China have written to the country’s foreign minister over what they call discrimination against Africans.
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