The Chinese Embassy in Guinea solemnly reminds relevant personnel to immediately stop engaging in illegal gold mining activities and evacuate the relevant areas.

Recently, 4 Chinese citizens were arrested by local authorities in the Siguiri region of Guinea for suspected illegal gold mining, and they face multiple charges including illegal mining, illegal residency, and environmental damage. The related case is still under further investigation and trial. Currently, a very small number of our citizens are still taking risks with a sense of luck, insisting on participating in illegal gold mining activities, causing negative impacts. The Chinese government firmly opposes our citizens engaging in illegal gold mining activities in any form. Recently, multiple rounds of protests have broken out in the Siguiri region against illegal gold mining, leading to conflicts and casualties. The Chinese Embassy in Guinea solemnly reminds relevant individuals to immediately stop engaging in illegal gold mining activities and evacuate the area to avoid bringing security risks and property losses to themselves, otherwise they will bear all consequences.