Chinese Ambassador Warns Ghana on Galamsey Threat

The Chinese Embassy in Ghana has once again pledged its support for the country’s fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.

Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, reiterated this commitment during a training workshop on “Green Mining: Best Practices for Responsible Reporting,” organized by the Ghana News Agency at Peduase on Thursday, December 11.

Ambassador Tong emphasized the need for a unified and determined approach from both the government and the public to effectively address the galamsey menace. He warned that without collective seriousness, the problem will persist, causing further environmental and social damage.

He stated, “For us, we support the Ghanaian government to tackle this problem. As I have reiterated many times, Ghanaians must take the galamsey issue seriously. If you do not take it seriously, there is no simple way out. We want to reiterate that the Chinese should do things legally.”

The Ambassador also appealed to the media to ensure fair and accurate reporting on Ghana-China relations, cautioning against generalizing the actions of a few individuals to the entire Chinese community. He stressed the importance of responsible journalism that reflects the long-standing cooperation between the two nations.

China, according to Ambassador Tong, remains ready to partner with Ghana in promoting sustainable mining practices and ensuring that all foreign nationals operate within the confines of the law. The embassy reaffirmed its dedication to responsible environmental stewardship and collaboration to protect Ghana’s natural resources.

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