Published: 14:23, January 10, 2024 | Updated: 14:38, January 10, 2024
Chinese embassy in Ecuador temporarily closed from Jan 10
By Xinhua

A soldier looks on as people evacuate the area around the main square and presidential palace in downtown Quito on Jan 9, 2024, after Ecuadoran President Daniel Noboa declared the country in a state of "internal armed conflict". (PHOTO / AFP)

MEXICO CITY - The Chinese embassy and consulates general in Ecuador will be temporarily closed from Jan 10 until further notice, said an official statement on Tuesday.

According to the Chinese Embassy in Ecuador, there has been no report about security incidents concerning Chinese enterprises and Chinese in Ecuador.

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