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The safety of foreign citizens and embassies in China is guaranteed, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said in Beijing Thursday. 
 
The Chinese government attaches great importance to the safety of foreign citizens, embassies and organizations in China, said spokesman Kong Quan at a regular press conference. 
 
The Chinese society is safe, and under the current situation, departments concerned continue to tighten security for embassies of major countries, said Kong, adding: "Their safety will be ensured." 
 
(Xinhua News Agency March 20, 2003)
 
 
                   
 
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