CRI听力:China Withdraws Nationals from Yemen

The Chinese government says it's managed to evacuate virtually all off the Chinese nationals currently living in Yemen.

Some 570 Chinese nationals are either on their way or have arrived in Djibouti with the help of Chinese warships.

Three Chinese ships are ferrying the evacuees to safety.

The Chinese naval vessels, which have been part of the anti-pirate coalition off the Horn of Africa, were dispatched to Yemen a few days ago to help evacuate Chinese nationals from the war-torn country.

China's ambassador to Yemen is Tian Qi.

"The evacuation mission was urgent and had been left with little time. Chinese institutions were dispersed at dozens of sites in Yemen. It was not easy to gather all the Chinese nationals to one place at a planned time. However, the Chinese Embassy in Yemen and Consulate General in Aden overcame a string of difficulties, making thorough arrangements that made the evacuation safe, orderly and efficient,"

The Chinese Embassy in Yemen and the Consulate General office in Aden will continue to operate.

It's also promising to stay in-contact with the 20 or so Chinese nationals who have decided to remain behind in Yemen.