China urges nationals in Zimbabwe to respect local laws amid rising tensions
Workers load lithium concentrate at the Prospect Lithium mine in Goromonzi, Zimbabwe, on January 9, 2024. Beijing issues a rare warning to Chinese nationals in Zimbabwe amid rising tensions over investor misconduct.
Amid growing public outcry over alleged misconduct by Chinese nationals in Zimbabwe, Beijing has issued a rare and strongly worded advisory urging its citizens to respect local laws, uphold community values, and avoid environmentally harmful or controversial practices.
The move follows a series of incidents that have strained relations between Chinese investors and local communities, including a recent fatal shooting involving a Chinese mine supervisor.
