Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the Chinese government has withdrawn 146 nationals and five foreign family members from Lebanon by chartered plane.
They arrived safely at Beijing Airport this morning (2nd).
Of these 146, 137 are employees of companies established by China in Lebanon, while the other nine are Koreans living abroad, including one Hong Konger.
"We have so far withdrawn 215 Chinese nationals from Lebanon on two occasions, including one each from Hong Kong and one from Taiwan," the Chinese foreign ministry said.
The Chinese embassy then said it was continuing to preside in Lebanon to support safety measures for its remaining citizens.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in Lebanon have again urged Chinese citizens to watch the situation carefully and refrain from traveling to Lebanon for the time being.
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