On July 3, a Chinese-funded private enterprise in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was attacked by armed forces, resulting in the death and disappearance of several Chinese citizens.
It is understood that the current security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is complex and grim. After the coup attempt was foiled by the military on May 19, there are still uncertain and unstable factors in the situation. Security continues to deteriorate in North Kivu, Ituri and Tanganyika provinces in the east of the country. The Congolese government forces and M23 exchanged fierce fire near the city of Goma in North Kivu Province, and the local population gathering area was frequently attacked by M23 armed forces. Illegal armed groups such as ADF, CODECO, Mayi-Mayi and Zairian militias have continued to cause trouble in the provinces of North Kivu, Ituri and Haut Uélé. Violent conflicts, armed robberies, kidnappings and other incidents occur from time to time. The security risks faced by Chinese citizens in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remain high.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning pointed out that the long-term security situation in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grim. Mao Ning said that China strongly condemns the attack and is in close communication with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to search for the missing Chinese citizens. We urge the Democratic Republic of the Congo to pursue and punish the perpetrators in accordance with the law as soon as possible, and take practical and effective measures to strengthen the security protection of Chinese citizens and enterprises there. According to the data of the 2023 annual report of
Western Cement, in 2023, the price of Congo (DRC) cement was 1272 yuan/ton, and the sales volume of Western Cement in Congo (DRC) was 167000 tons.
China Cement Network reminds Chinese cement enterprises in Congo (DRC) to pay close attention to and attach great importance to the security warning of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, not to go to high-risk areas, and to evacuate personnel already in high-risk areas as soon as possible.
