China to help evacuate its citizens from Ukraine

China will provide all the help its citizens in Ukraine need to ensure their safety and evacuation, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Monday.

As the situation in Ukraine escalates, the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, China's cabinet, are paying close attention to the safety of every Chinese citizen in Ukraine. President Xi Jinping expressed his concern personally on multiple occasions, urging the country to do whatever it takes to guarantee the safety of Chinese citizens overseas, Wang said.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs have begun its emergency protocols and communicated with countries around the region to facilitate the safe evacuation of Chinese citizens, Wang said, adding that China expresses its sincere gratitude to countries that aided in the process.

Meanwhile, Chinese communities, overseas students and companies from Ukraine and surrounding countries have also provided assistance. "This has once again showcased Chinese people's traditional virtue of sharing weal and woe and going through hard times together," he said.

Wang said due to the current circumstances and personal reasons, some Chinese citizens are still in Ukraine. "They are constantly on our minds, and we are maintaining communication with them, and will provide all the help they need," Wang said.

"We don't live in a peaceful world, but we are lucky to have a motherland that seeks and enjoys peace.

"Serving the people is the abiding commitment of the Chinese diplomatic service. With everything we do, we will continue to show every one of our compatriots overseas that we stand with you at all times, wherever you may be, your motherland will always have your back."