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Chinese tourists entered Vietnam through the Lao Cai international border gate, of which 4 passports were stamped with cancellation because there was a “cow’s tongue” line – Photo: HONG THAO
In a report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the results of foreign relations in 2020, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee said that, according to the guidance of Official Letter No. 1175 of the Government Office, the Vietnamese authorities did not carry out the paperwork. in relation to Chinese citizens using passports with “cow’s tongue” printed on them, violating Vietnam’s sovereignty over the sea and islands.
This provision leads some individuals and organizations to find it difficult to hire workers, register companies and apply for work permits for Chinese experts and workers. In addition, the issuance of work permits, temporary residence cards to Chinese citizens holding official passports – ordinary Chinese state-owned companies working in the city also encountered many problems.
Faced with this issue, the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee said it was working closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and proposed that this ministry discuss with the relevant agencies to agree on policies and implementation methods to ensure feasibility and response. actual requirements.
Furthermore, the report also indicated that in 2020, there were 127 cases of foreigners arrested for violating Vietnamese laws related to fraud, drug offenses, robbery, gambling, use of false documents, illegal possession and sale of military weapons and illegal entry. of Chinese.
After the arrest, the Department of Foreign Relations has coordinated to accept and organize that the representative offices of the countries visit the consulate for the first time according to the consular agreement or the bilateral consular agreement between Vietnam and other countries.
Along with that, the city has notified diplomatic agencies of 25 foreign first instance trials and appeals.
