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The Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of Parliament and MP for Nsawam/Adoagyiri constituency, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has held discussion with the Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Mr Shi Ting Wang on reported maltreatment of Africans and Ghanaians in China.

According to Mr Shi Ting Wang, the Deputy Governor of Guangdong Province in China has led a special task force to investigate the issue with support from the ministry of Foreign Affaires of Ghana .

Mr Wang said the task force has set up an African Team which has made great efforts to consult with the African Consulates General in Guangzhou and settle the relevant appeals on daily basis.

The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana stated that during the Covid-19 pandemic period, Guangdong Province won’t take legal actions against illegal immigrants in the spirit of humanitarianism. He said during the period there will be no arrest of immigrants nor penalties and repatriation of immigrants .

Mr Shi Ting Wang said the visa of illegal immigrants are extended on monthly basis. He also said when African tenants are discharged from quarantine, the local government assists them to obtain accommodation .

Hon Frank Annoh-Dompreh said the Committee on Foreign Affairs of Parliament will continue to follow the issue with keen interest to ensure the safety and respect of the rights of Ghanaians in China . He noted that Ghana and China have had strong bilateral relationship since the government of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah .

Hon Frank Annoh-Dompreh urged the people of China not to take the law into their hands with regard to issues involving Ghanaians and Africans but allow the law to take its course to ensure Justice.