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Attacks on Chinese Workers Abroad
Attacks on Chinese workers abroad, particularly in Pakistan, are on the rise due to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The article explores the dangers faced by these workers, the responses from China and the countries where attacks are occurring.
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Human Rights ViolationsChinaSecurityPakistanAttacksWorkers
Baloch Liberation Army (Bla)Chinese Ministry Of CommerceWorld BankPeterson Institute For International Economics (Piee)Sinohydro
Shehbaz SharifSteve TsangAlex VinesRiaz Sohail
- How many Chinese people work abroad and why?
- Approximately 568,000 Chinese nationals work abroad on projects undertaken by Chinese companies, mainly as part of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), aimed at developing infrastructure and trade routes.
- What is the danger for Chinese citizens working abroad?
- Chinese workers face dangers in unstable regions, including political instability, armed groups targeting them for ransom or political reasons, and lack of adequate protection from host countries.
- How has China responded to attacks on its overseas workers?
- China has responded to attacks on its overseas workers by paying ransoms, pressuring host countries for better security, deploying surveillance technologies, and using private security firms. However, the inherent risks remain due to the nature of the projects' locations.
- How many attacks on Chinese workers have occurred in Pakistan?
- According to a BBC report, there have been 16 attacks related to Chinese development projects in Pakistan, resulting in 12 Chinese deaths and 16 injuries. Additional attacks have occurred in Africa and other regions.
- How many times have Chinese workers been attacked in Pakistan?
- The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for several attacks targeting Chinese workers in Pakistan, including the October 6th attack that killed two and injured ten.