More than 70 residents from Taiwan arrived safely in Shanghai early Tuesday after being evacuated from escalating tensions in the Middle East. The group, aboard a China Eastern flight from Istanbul, is the largest to return to the Taiwan region via the Chinese mainland since recent regional instability began. 🛬
The evacuation highlights cross-strait coordination, with Taiwan residents scheduled to fly onward to Taipei later today. Last week, a smaller group of 19 also transited through Shanghai, signaling growing reliance on mainland support during global crises. 🤝
Zhang Han, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, reaffirmed China’s commitment to protecting all citizens abroad, including Taiwan compatriots: "No matter where they are, the motherland stands with them." Residents in need can contact Chinese embassies or dial the 12308 hotline—a lifeline connecting overseas compatriots to assistance. 📞
As Middle East tensions continue, this operation underscores the practical role of cross-strait cooperation in safeguarding people’s safety. 🌏✨
