It is well noted that the media has paid close attention to the accidental death of Ms. Kgothatso Mdunana in China. The Chinese Embassy in South Africa would like to make the following remarks on the related issues:

The Chinese Embassy in South Africa has attached great importance to and closely followed the development of the above-mentioned case. The Embassy deeply regretted the tragic loss of Ms. Mdunana, expressed sincere sympathy to her families, and is providing assistance in dealing with the aftermath to the full extent of its capacity, including facilitation of the recent legal documents for the repatriation of the remains. The message has been crossed over to the families that the Embassy stands ready to issue visa and provide other facilitation for the parents to travel to China.

According to the Embassy's communications, the Chinese police authority has ruled out the possibility of homicide after careful investigation. The cause of death was an accidental fall from a building. The remains of the deceased is being kept at Haining Funeral Parlor in Zhejiang Province, China. The local police bureau has informed the conclusion of investigations to the family through a friend of the deceased. A briefing to the families by the local police is scheduled on the way.

Once again, the Chinese Embassy in South Africa is ready to do its utmost to assist the families of the deceased in handling the aftermath and provide necessary support and assistance.

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