Regulation on consular protection unveiled

Strengthened rules to ensure lives and rights of nationals, businesses abroad welcomed

The latest regulation on consular protection and assistance will guarantee the protection of the lives and interests of Chinese citizens abroad at a time when an increasing number of residents and business are going global, senior officials and experts said.

The Regulation on Consular Affairs, unveiled by the State Council on July 14, clarified the responsibilities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, State Council departments and Chinese diplomatic missions overseas in terms of offering consular protection.

It was released following the growing number of evacuations and cases of consular protection in recent years.