Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed an order of the State Council unveiling a regulation on consular protection and assistance in China, which will come into effect on September 1, making the relevant work more law-based, institutionalized and standardized, according to an official statement on Friday.

When Chinese citizens' legitimate rights and interests are infringed upon or they are in need of help, Chinese diplomatic agencies stationed overseas will safeguard their legitimate rights and interests and provide assistance on behalf of the state. It is an important measure to safeguard people's safety, and has played an important role in building China's overseas security protection system.

With Chinese people's demand for sound overseas public services growing as China's international exchanges expand, it is crucial to strengthen consular protection and assistance. The international security environment is undergoing complex and profound changes, with various traditional and non-traditional security issues increasing as well, according to the statement.

The 27 items in the regulation aim to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens overseas, and standardize and strengthen consular protection and assistance. It clarifies the duties and obligations of all parties in consular protection and assistance. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of China, diplomatic missions overseas, relevant departments of the State Council, local governments, and...

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