Mongolia apologises after China raises security concerns about protesters at oil camp
A senior Mongolian official has apologised after the Chinese embassy raised concern that Mongolians were “harassing the camp” of a Chinese-invested oil exploration company on Friday. According to Mongolian media, protesters went to the Kherlen Tohoi XXVIII oil exploration area on August 14, attempted to halt exploration work by Mongolia Foison Energy and conducted a social media live stream.…
Mongolia has apologized following a protest by Chinese investors at a Chinese-invested oil exploration site in the country. The Chinese embassy expressed serious concern to Mongolian officials about the harassment of the oil camp by locals. Protesters attempted to halt exploration work on August 14 at the Kherlen Tohoi XXVIII oil exploration area.
Two Mongolian citizens were detained in connection with the incident. China's chargé d'affaires Cao Li met with Mongolia's state secretary to urge the protection of Chinese enterprises' rights and interests. Mongolian authorities described the acts as damaging to their national interests and economic security. The incident is the latest in a series of resource-related protests that have disrupted exports to China.
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