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The Chinese Embassy in Nairobi has warned Kenyans not to discriminate against its citizens over coronavirus fears.
In a statement posted on its social media pages on Thursday evening, the embassy expressed concerns over irresponsible and racist remarks directed to Chinese nationals in Kenya, warning that this could endanger their lives.
“We call upon a rational and scientific approach towards Chinese communities, firmly object any irresponsible and even racist remarks as seen from one of the MPs today,” the embassy said.
It also warned Kenyans against spreading falsehoods, citing an incident where locals suspected a Chinese woman had contracted coronavirus after she was spotted wearing a mask at her apartment in Athi River on Thursday.
“After verification with the Chinese communities, we wish to inform the public that there is only one female Chinese national who stays in that estate and arrived in Kenya yesterday.”
“She followed the instructions issued by the Ministry of Health and the Embassy and quarantined herself in her apartment upon arrival. The other Chinese national seen wearing a mask walking around her colleague who had gone to deliver daily necessities to her,” the embassy explained.
“As the rumor went viral, the Ministry of Health sent officials to examine the lady in quarantine and established that she is in good condition.”
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It’s time for Chinese to go…
It’s time for Chinese to go back to China.
Feel free to take you Roads, SGR train and all your military installations.
Goodbye.
You Just bid Goodbye to…
You Just bid Goodbye to Chinese criminals; for they're Prisoners working (in Foreign countties) for the Chinese government (to Pay for their Crimes).
We are all discriminated all…
We are all discriminated all over
the world. Chinese discriminate Africans every day. It is evident. So, it is time to reverse course.
What statements have you…
What statements have you been issuing when your fellow chinese abuse our young men....work in Kenya without permits....hawk all manner of ware on our streets and kiosks? Chinese are one of the most racist beings....pls shut it up!
Kenya my motherland run by…
Kenya my motherland run by thugs, what do we expect angelic delivery while we elected them. Enough is enough with this incompetent leaders. Three more cases have been reported in Athi river. Angry locals wanted to flash out the Ching Chongs but they went into hiding.
https://www.facebook.com/1010805192394186/posts/1682902378517794/?d=n
They are “warning” Kenya is…
They are “warning” Kenya is just ridiculous. Why are they going to Kenya in numbers if they feel discriminated? People have a right to fear their lives and to get concerned. First you need to warn your own especially those Chinese that has been caning employees.
May I remind the Chinese…
May I remind the Chinese embassy that what he calls racist discrimination is "safety discrimination ".Even the most scientific Kenyans on ecountering a chinese or even Japanese wearing a mask , given the current coronavirus concerns would be unnerved.
What is racist is Chinese is China thinking Africans in their country have aids.Even if they did,its not contagious. We know how Aids/Hiv is transmitted. So chinese have no reason to worry unless they would be having unprotected sex or sharing needles...with infected africans.
May also remind the embassy that not all but afew of their comrades have behaved badly,and have mistreated kenyans.Worst,calling our beloved predident adog.One would be hard pressed to find similar abuse from kenyns who live in china.
So now they do not like…
So now they do not like racism, racists numero uno - Chinese people are so racist not just in Kenya, anywhere they reside! Yeah that is how it feels like , not pretty is it When their Nationals even insulted the president, they didn't seem so concerned. I feel no pity! If they do not like it, they can leave
Kind of funny to have the…
Kind of funny to have the Chinese Embassy in Kenya warning Kenyans against discriminating its Chinese citizens in a Kenya.
The same Chinese who are regularly discriminating Kenyans in their own country? This is far from being ridiculous!
Kenyans must take a strong stand against anyone discriminating them in Kenya. Very serious and unacceptable.