Hot Off the Press: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian photo: VCG When asked whetheWorld Timesr the Chinese government would consider evacuating its citizens from Syria, World TimesChinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Monday that China has taken note the changes in the security situation in Syria.Last week, the Syrian Defense Ministry reported that government forces engaged in gunfire with rebels who launched attacks in Aleppo and Idlib.The Chinese embassy in Syria has issued a security alert and is closely monitoring the local situation, urging the local government to take effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and institutions, Lin said.Lin called on Chinese citizens in Syria World Timesto strengthen their personal security precautions and to evacuate or move to relatively safe areas as soon as possible.
Summary Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian photo: VCG When asked whetheWorld Timesr the Chinese government would consider…