Beijing, June 17 -- As tensions escalate in the Iran-Israel conflict, the Chinese government has swiftly initiated evacuation procedures for its citizens in the affected regions.

Responding to the urgent need for safety and security, China has mobilised its embassies and consulates to facilitate the safe departure of nationals from Iran and Israel.

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"After the outbreak of the Israel-Iran conflict, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese embassies and consulates in Iran and Israel immediately activated the consular protection emergency mechanism," Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun came up with the remarks while responding to a journalist during a briefing on Tues...