Phoenix TV:
You just mentioned that there has been a second wave of the pandemic abroad. What advice can you give to the Chinese citizens who plan to go abroad and what measures will you take? Thank you.
Luo Zhaohui:
As I mentioned earlier, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism just issued a clear notice that people are not recommended to travel abroad. If one has to go abroad due to some humanitarian or unavoidable reason, it is very important to take precautions and get very familiar with the epidemic prevention policies of the country of destination. It is necessary to prepare in advance, because the epidemic prevention policies rolled out by various countries, including airport regulations, may differ, despite some things being in common. Especially in the case of transferring flights, one must comply with the corresponding epidemic prevention policies of the country he or she is stationed in, once getting out of the country. Of course, our embassies will provide assistance for those who encounter difficulties or problems. For example, Cambodia requires a 14-day quarantine, and the State of New York in the U.S. has put in place some new quarantine requirements recently. It is necessary to make those clear in advance for personal convenience. Thank you.
Yin Chengji:
The National Immigration Administration is responsible for examining, approving and issuing all kinds of entry and exit documents for Chinese citizens. I hereby earnestly remind and advise all Chinese citizens to take personal health and safety, as well as family wellbeing, into full consideration, and to minimize cross-border travels that are not necessary or urgent. Here are a few factors that should be paid close attention to.
First, the risk of being infected abroad is still high, and it is necessary to thoroughly assess and follow the trend of the epidemic situation in various countries.
Second, some countries continue to adopt measures such as strict entry restrictions and isolation and quarantine for foreigners. There were some travelers forcibly quarantined or even prevented from entering the country and region of destination, causing unnecessary losses.
Third, once being infected abroad, it is quite difficult and expensive to seek medical treatment locally as a foreigner, and difficult to obtain timely and effective treatment.
Fourth, one may not be able to return to the home country as planned after the trip due to various uncertainties such as limited flights.
Fifth, according to our current epidemic prevention and control policies, all those entering China must go through a quarantine at a designated place in the city they land, and must pay for the expenses such as accommodation during that period. It is not a short period, nor a low cost in financial terms. We suggest Chinese citizens carefully arrange cross-border activities that are not necessary or urgent, and try to avoid cross-border activities during outbreaks. Thank you.
