China Urges Citizens to Leave Syria

The Chinese Embassy in Syria has issued an urgent advisory calling on its nationals to leave the country "as soon as possible" due to the deteriorating security situation.

This announcement comes amidst significant advances by armed groups who have reportedly seized control of Aleppo and Hama from Syrian government forces.

In a statement shared on its official WeChat account, the embassy cautioned that the security environment in Syria is worsening rapidly.

The advisory urged Chinese nationals currently in Syria to utilize available commercial flights to return home or leave the country immediately.

The recent developments reflect an intensification of the ongoing conflict in Syria, which has seen key cities fall into the hands of armed factions.

These events have raised concerns over the safety of foreign nationals, prompting this urgent call to evacuate.