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The Chinese consul stationed in Chongqing, southwest China, who rescued a young woman from the water, was celebrated as a hero by Chinese netizens on Tuesday.
According to a report by CGTN China International News Channel Stephen Ellison The consul general was visiting the outskirts of Chongqing on Saturday when a young woman slipped on the coastal cliffs into the river water. Seeing that the woman was in a desperate struggle with the strong flow, the diplomat, who regularly competed in triathlon competitions, took off her shoes and threw herself immediately afterward.
A video that has been circulating on the Chinese Internet since then shows that when 61-year-old Ellison reached out to the unfortunate woman, she was already lying face down in the water. The diplomat turned him on his back, then quickly swam with the woman to the lifebuoy that was thrown at them, and those who were on the shore took them out. Soon he regained consciousness.
Many people shared the video on the Weibo social site. Most commentators praised the British diplomat’s action, while others criticized the Chinese on the ground because none of them rushed to help them first.
The British embassy in Beijing described the events in a post posted on Twitter on Monday, adding: They are extremely proud of the consul general in Chongqing.
Chao Li-chien A Chinese foreign spokesperson also praised the British diplomat’s act at Monday’s press conference: “His bravery is commendable, that’s why he gets my high praise.”
Sino-British relations have turned colder in recent times, mainly because London has criticized Beijing for its actions, which it sees as threatening Hong Kong’s autonomy, thus earning the discontent of Chinese leaders.
Featured Image: Hong Kong Free Press / Youtube
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