Source: China Radio and Television Corporation International Online
EDIT: Yin Liang
The Chinese Embassy in Italy distributes "Spring Festival Packs" to representatives of overseas Chinese and international students
International online report (reporter Yin Xin): On the 21st local time, when the Chinese New Year was approaching, some overseas Chinese and representatives of overseas Chinese living in Rome received the "Spring Festival Package" issued by the Embassy in Italy and felt the concern and blessings from the motherland.
Recently, the number of people infected with COVID-19 in Italy has increased sharply. The latest data from the World Health Organization shows that Italy is one of the five countries with the worst outbreaks in the world. The Embassy in Italy prepared epidemic prevention materials such as FFP2 masks, alcohol disinfectant, and disinfectant wipes in the "Spring Festival Bag". Lin Gongsheng of the Consular Overseas Chinese Department said that he hoped that these materials could help overseas Chinese and overseas students who really had difficulties: "We Chinese talk about etiquette, courtesy is light and affectionate, although it is not expensive, it represents a concern of the people of our motherland for overseas travelers." I hope that this 'Spring Festival Bag' can bring warmth and strength to everyone, and I also hope to enhance some confidence in everyone and overcome the confidence of the epidemic." We also hope that the haze brought about by the epidemic will dissipate as soon as possible, and we hope that this happy and peaceful life can accompany everyone as scheduled. ”
Chen Heping, president of the Federation of Overseas Chinese and Chinese in Rome, Italy, said that the "Spring Festival package" of the embassy made overseas Chinese in Italy feel warm: "We feel very excited and very happy. Because in 2021, it is indeed not easy for our overseas Chinese, and our work and life have received a great impact (of the epidemic). The motherland and relatives are also very concerned about us, and the embassy and consulates are particularly concerned and helpful to us, and we are very happy and relieved, (we) express our great gratitude! ”
Hong Lingyi, a representative of international students from the Italian Federation of Chinese Students and Scholars (ACS) who is currently studying painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, used her professional expertise to design patterns for the outer packaging of the "Spring Festival Bag". She said that she would work with the students of the Student Federation to distribute the "Spring Festival Package" as soon as possible: "Next, we will actively organize the distribution work under the leadership of the embassy and consulate." Pass on the love of the motherland and the 'Spring Festival Bag' to the hands of the students in Italy. In this epidemic war, we will also help each other and strictly guard against death, so that everyone can get through this difficult time as much as possible. On the occasion of the advent of the New Year, Wholehearted Learning Association takes this opportunity to extend New Year greetings to the people of the motherland and to all the leaders, teachers and staff of the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Italy, and wish everyone a safe tiger year! Add wings to the tiger! ”
There are currently about 25,000 Chinese students studying in Italy. Counselor Xingguo of the Science and Education Department of the Embassy in Italy said that the embassy and consulate pay special attention to the group of international students, and in two years, the embassy and consulate have formulated an epidemic prevention plan for international students, set up a medical consultation and diagnosis and treatment team, and implemented one-on-one help services for confirmed students. So far, there have been no severe cases among students in Italy. He said: "Overall, our 25,000 students have worked together, and there are basically no serious patients. Please rest assured that the family of the motherland and the students! They will definitely keep in mind the aspiration of studying abroad to serve the country, adhere to the normalization of the epidemic (below), continuously improve their professional level and academic quality, become talents as soon as possible, and return to China to serve the country. ”
It is reported that the Chinese Consulate General in Milan and Florence will also successively issue "Spring Festival Bags" for local overseas Chinese and overseas students.