01:41Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin has stated that China is willing to offer security aid to Kazakhstan, as the country experiences mass protests over fuel, during a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
"China is willing to work with Kazakhstan to increase cooperation in law enforcement and security departments and increase bilateral cooperation in anti-interference measures," said Wang.
Wang added that China would also be open to helping safeguard the political systems of both countries, as well as to 'oppose the interference and infiltration of any external forces.'
"I believe that Kazakhstan will effectively ensure the safety of Chinese institutions and personnel in Kazakhstan," Wang concluded.
The unrest in Kazakhstan started after unauthorised rallies began in the Mangistau region on January 2, as prices of LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) rose from 60 to 120 tenge (€0.12 to €0.24; $0.14 to $0.28) per litre since January 1. The price hike came after the government lifted price controls on LPG, citing a need to liberalise the market.
According to Kazakhstan's Ministry of Health, over 1,300 people have been injured during the ongoing protests, and almost 400 have been hospitalised. Over 4,000 people have been detained and dozens killed since the protests started.
China: Beijing offers Kazakhstan security aid amid mass fuel protests
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin has stated that China is willing to offer security aid to Kazakhstan, as the country experiences mass protests over fuel, during a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
"China is willing to work with Kazakhstan to increase cooperation in law enforcement and security departments and increase bilateral cooperation in anti-interference measures," said Wang.
Wang added that China would also be open to helping safeguard the political systems of both countries, as well as to 'oppose the interference and infiltration of any external forces.'
"I believe that Kazakhstan will effectively ensure the safety of Chinese institutions and personnel in Kazakhstan," Wang concluded.
The unrest in Kazakhstan started after unauthorised rallies began in the Mangistau region on January 2, as prices of LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) rose from 60 to 120 tenge (€0.12 to €0.24; $0.14 to $0.28) per litre since January 1. The price hike came after the government lifted price controls on LPG, citing a need to liberalise the market.
According to Kazakhstan's Ministry of Health, over 1,300 people have been injured during the ongoing protests, and almost 400 have been hospitalised. Over 4,000 people have been detained and dozens killed since the protests started.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin has stated that China is willing to offer security aid to Kazakhstan, as the country experiences mass protests over fuel, during a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
"China is willing to work with Kazakhstan to increase cooperation in law enforcement and security departments and increase bilateral cooperation in anti-interference measures," said Wang.
Wang added that China would also be open to helping safeguard the political systems of both countries, as well as to 'oppose the interference and infiltration of any external forces.'
"I believe that Kazakhstan will effectively ensure the safety of Chinese institutions and personnel in Kazakhstan," Wang concluded.
The unrest in Kazakhstan started after unauthorised rallies began in the Mangistau region on January 2, as prices of LPG (Liquefied petroleum gas) rose from 60 to 120 tenge (€0.12 to €0.24; $0.14 to $0.28) per litre since January 1. The price hike came after the government lifted price controls on LPG, citing a need to liberalise the market.
According to Kazakhstan's Ministry of Health, over 1,300 people have been injured during the ongoing protests, and almost 400 have been hospitalised. Over 4,000 people have been detained and dozens killed since the protests started.