China has attached high importance to assisting passengers stranded in the Middle East and has taken comprehensive measures to provide support, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
Mao Ning stated at a regular press briefing that the ministry activated its emergency response mechanism at the earliest opportunity and held urgent consultations with the Civil Aviation Administration of China and other relevant departments to facilitate the early resumption of flights while ensuring safety. She added that coordinated efforts have led to positive progress.
Mao noted that on the night of March 4, nearly 300 Chinese nationals safely returned to Guangzhou from Dubai on a foreign airline. Beginning March 5, major Chinese carriers including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines resumed round-trip services to the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Saudi Arabia and other destinations.
She cautioned that the situation in the Middle East remains complex, severe and highly uncertain. Chinese citizens were advised to avoid travel to countries and regions affected by military conflict and, if already present, to closely monitor official updates and leave promptly while flights remain available.
