‘A sea of flowers’: China’s foreign ministry flooded with bouquets after Meng Wanzhou’s release
- Ministry thanks the public for their kindness but urges them to not send any more flowers
- The flowers ‘represent the Chinese people’s support of the Communist Party’, ministry spokeswoman says
The ministry said the flowers had been sent as expressions of national pride and of gratitude to the government for securing Meng’s release.
“We greatly appreciate your kindness. And we sincerely suggest that you stop sending flowers, although you are welcome to continue to leave messages,” the ministry said.
Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Monday that she and her colleagues were deeply touched by the gestures.
“These flowers represent the Chinese people’s sincere support and affirmation of the [Communist] Party and the government’s ability to resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens and enterprises, and reflect the hearts of the Chinese people,” she said.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all my friends who care about and support Meng Wanzhou and China’s diplomacy.”
