The Chinese embassy in Congo once again reminds Chinese citizens and enterprises not to engage in illegal mining in the east of Congo.

Recently, the security situation in eastern Congo has remained severe, with armed conflicts persisting in multiple areas. According to various sources, from February 18th to 19th, armed attacks continued to occur in several areas of North Kivu and South Kivu provinces in eastern Congo despite a ceasefire: military clashes in places like Ihula, Rutshuru, and Masisi in North Kivu province; local anti-government armed attacks in parts of Uvira and Fizi in South Kivu province. In addition, the Central Bank of the Congo is currently taking measures to further regulate the development of artisanal gold mining, combat illegal gold trade, and cut off funding sources for armed groups in conflict areas. The Chinese Embassy in Congo once again solemnly reminds Chinese citizens not to travel to the provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri, and Upper Uele in eastern Congo, nor to cross into these areas from countries such as Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi, Tanzania, Zambia, and the Central African Republic. Chinese citizens and businesses still in eastern Congo should evacuate as soon as possible. Chinese citizens and businesses engaged in mining activities in Congo must register with the Congolese government departments, provide documents such as a certificate of no criminal record and proof of tax payment, obtain exploration and mining permits legally before mining, strictly comply with local taxation, labor, and environmental regulations, and refrain from engaging in illegal mining activities.