Khit / Yoon (NSS) - Nov 30

According to the statement released by the State Administration Council (SAC) on 28 November, nearly 10,000 Chinese citizens who have been illegally residing were seized within a month.  

A total of 511 males and 204 females of Chinese citizens, altogether 814 who are residing illegally in Myanmar were seized and repatriated to the authorities in China on November 28. 

The Chinese citizens illegally residing in Myanmar entering through China-Myanmar border have been repatriating to the Chinese authorities since October 31. 

Therefore, from October 31 to November 28, a total of 8,823 males and 1,085 females in total of 9,908 were seized and repatriated to the Chinese authorities. 

According to the SAC, Myanmar authorities are continuing to verify and identify foreign nationals who are living illegally in Myanmar through the border areas and will repatriate them to the relevant authorities.