The Chinese Embassy in Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s ongoing fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
Speaking at a training workshop on “Green Mining: Best Practices for Responsible Reporting,” organised by the Ghana News Agency at Peduase on Thursday, December 11, Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, called for a more determined national approach to tackling the menace.
He emphasised that both government and citizens must treat the galamsey issue with heightened seriousness, noting that without collective commitment, the challenge will persist.
The Ambassador also urged the media to provide a balanced and accurate reflection of Ghana–China relations, cautioning against narratives that paint the entire Chinese community with the actions of a few individuals involved in illegal mining.
He reiterated China’s willingness to collaborate with Ghana in promoting responsible mining practices and safeguarding the environment.
“For us, we support the Ghanaian government to tackle this problem. As I have reiterated many times in this country, Ghanaians must take the galamsey issue seriously. If you do not take it seriously, there is no simple way out. We want to reiterate that the Chinese should do things legally,” he stated.
