On February 27, 40 Chinese illegal immigrants who had been deported from Thailand returned to China. They have all been reunited with their families after more than ten years of separation.

The governments of China and Thailand both place great importance on upholding the rule of law and safeguarding human rights. As previously communicated by the Chinese side to the Thai authorities, the crime committed by the individuals involved was limited to illegal immigration, with no other serious offenses found. After completing the necessary legal procedures, they were released and allowed to return home, which is the best protection of their legal rights. China will also provide further assistance to help these individuals reintegrate into society and resume normal lives.

The Thai government sent representatives to witness the situation on-site. In the future, China will continue to welcome the Thai government’s delegation to visit and understand the subsequent living conditions of the deported individuals. For those in Thailand who are concerned about the situation in China's Xinjiang region, we encourage them to visit Xinjiang and experience firsthand the region's development, changes, and the happy lives of its people.

Images 1-5: Deported individuals reunited with their families at home

(Note: For the protection of personal privacy and safety, facial features of the individuals have been processed with blurring technology.)

Images 6-7: Homes of the deported individuals