Based on security risk assessment, the security levels of various regions are shown in the global risk map. Afghanistan, Syria, Myanmar, Pakistan, Nigeria, Sudan, Ukraine, Palestine, Israel and other regions are classified as extremely high-risk areas. During this period, security incidents such as armed conflicts and terrorist attacks occurred frequently in these regions. Chinese-funded enterprises overseas need to enhance their own safety precautions.
(This information is for the company's internal risk assessment only)
The Palestine-Israel conflict has resulted in 70,000 deaths in Palestine. On December 4, the Gaza Strip Health Department released the latest statistical report, stating that since the implementation of the first-phase ceasefire agreement on October 11, 2025, Israeli military attacks have killed 366 Palestinians and injured 938 others. As of December 4, since the outbreak of the new large-scale Palestine-Israel conflict on October 7, 2023, Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip have killed a total of 70,125 Palestinians and injured 171,015 others.
Scene of the attack in southern Gaza
Southern Lebanon hit by Israeli air strikes. On December 4, the Maroun al-Ras, Majdal Zoun, and Bint Jbeil governorates in southern Lebanon were hit by multiple Israeli air strikes. There were no reports of casualties or property damage yet. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) issued a statement condemning Israel's air strikes on southern Lebanon, stating that the aforementioned attacks violated United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701.
Chinese Embassy in Iran issues security reminder. On December 3, the Chinese Embassy in Iran issued a security announcement stating that recently, the embassy has reported multiple theft and robbery cases, including robbery by drugging, theft at exhibitions, and theft by fake police officers. It urges Chinese citizens in Iran to be vigilant against public security risks, guard against theft, robbery, fraud and other incidents, abide by relevant laws and regulations, take good care of their property, and stay away from sensitive areas.
Fire in Dakahlia Governorate kills 5 and injures 13. On December 3, a fire broke out in a four-story clothing warehouse in Mansoura City, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt, killing 5 people and injuring 13 others. At present, the fire has been extinguished, and the relevant departments are investigating the cause of the fire.
Scene of the clothing warehouse fire
Border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan kill 4 and injure 4. On December 5, clashes broke out between Afghanistan and Pakistan in the border area, resulting in multiple casualties. Afghan government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid stated that the Pakistani military launched an attack on Spin Boldak town in Kandahar Province, southern Afghanistan, killing 4 Afghan civilians and injuring 4 others. Pakistani Prime Minister's Press Secretary Musharraf Zaidi, however, stated that Afghanistan shelled Chaman town in Balochistan Province, southwestern Pakistan on the 5th, and Pakistan retaliated.
Scene of the clash in Spin Boldak town
Two attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa kill 7 and injure 2. On December 2, an armed attack targeting officials occurred in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 4 people and injuring 2 others. On the same day, the vehicle carrying the Assistant Commissioner of Bannu district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province was attacked by armed men, resulting in the death of the commissioner, 2 accompanying police officers and 1 civilian, 2 police officers injured, and the vehicle burned down. On December 3, a police convoy was attacked by unknown armed men with grenades and gunfire in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in northwestern Pakistan, killing 3 police officers. So far, no organization or individual has claimed responsibility for the two attacks.
Scene of the attack in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
Attack in South Gyeongsang Province kills 3 and injures 1. On December 3, a man attacked 3 middle school students with a weapon in a hotel in Changwon City, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, killing 2 students and seriously injuring 1 other. The attacker then jumped out of a window from the hotel building and committed suicide. At present, the motive and identity of the attacker are unknown, and the South Korean police have launched an investigation.
Explosion at Gyeonggi-do military base injures 4. On December 2, an explosion occurred at an army training ground in Paju City, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, injuring 4 people. At that time, a 30mm anti-aircraft shell suddenly exploded when it was unloaded from the gun mount. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown.
Chinese Embassy in Papua New Guinea issues security reminder. On December 3, the Chinese Embassy in Papua New Guinea issued a security reminder stating that recently, public security incidents have occurred frequently in various parts of Papua New Guinea, and social risks have increased during the Christmas and New Year holidays. It is recommended that Chinese citizens and institutions in Papua New Guinea enhance their safety awareness and strengthen safety precautions. Avoid traveling at night, going out alone or entering high-risk areas to ensure personal safety. Contact the police or the embassy in case of emergency.
Border clashes injure 2. On December 7, an armed conflict broke out on the border between Cambodia and Thailand, injuring 2 Thai soldiers. Both sides accused each other of firing first. The Cambodian Ministry of National Defense stated that the Thai military launched an attack on Cambodian forces in the border area of Preah Vihear Province on the same day, but Cambodia did not retaliate. The Thai military accused Cambodia of firing first, forcing Thailand to retaliate. At present, the clashes have stopped.
Chinese citizens abducted in Kwara State. On December 1, an armed attack occurred at a road construction site of BUA Group in Kwara State, Nigeria, resulting in the abduction of two Chinese staff members, whose whereabouts are currently unknown. From late night to early morning on the same day, armed men continuously fired guns to create chaos, and then took the two Chinese workers away. No other casualties were reported except the two abductees.
Shooting in Pretoria kills 11 and injures 10. On December 6, a shooting occurred at a hotel in Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, killing at least 11 people and injuring more than 10 others. The police stated that at least 3 unknown gunmen entered the hotel and "fired randomly" on the same day, hitting 25 people, 11 of whom died of serious injuries. At present, all the attackers are at large.
Chinese Embassy in South Africa issues security reminder. On December 5, the Chinese Embassy in South Africa issued a security reminder stating that since the beginning of this year, violent attacks have occurred frequently in many parts of South Africa, and serious cases involving the abduction of Chinese citizens have occurred from time to time. In tourist hotspots such as Cape Town, criminals disguise themselves as parking attendants to commit credit card fraud. It reminds Chinese citizens and institutions in South Africa to take various safety precautions to ensure personal and property safety.
Chinese citizens attacked and killed in Lusaka. On December 3, a Chinese couple living in Marondera district of Lusaka, Zambia, were killed at home, and their money and vehicles were robbed. Surveillance footage showed that there were 3 suspects, one of whom was a local employee regularly employed by the couple. At present, the police have arrested 1 person, and the other two are at large.
Armed conflict breaks out in South Kivu Province. On December 2, armed conflicts broke out between the DRC military and the local government armed group "March 23 Movement (M23)" in multiple places in South Kivu Province, killing at least 3 civilians and injuring 5 others. After the incident, both sides accused each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
DRC and Rwanda sign peace agreement. On December 4, DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame officially signed a peace agreement to end the 30-year conflict. The agreement includes respecting each other's territorial integrity, ceasing hostilities, promoting the disengagement of warring forces, and disarming and conditionally integrating illegal armed organizations. The two sides also agreed to establish a permanent joint security coordination mechanism to promote the safe and orderly return of refugees and internally displaced persons of the two countries to their homes.
Protests in Dakar trigger riots, injuring many. On December 3, students of Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar, the capital of Senegal, held a demonstration to protest against the delayed payment of subsidies and economic assistance. During the period, conflicts broke out between the protesting crowd and security forces, injuring many students. The protesting students threw stones and set fire to piles, while the police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets.
Armed conflict continues. From December 1 to 7, continuous clashes took place between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in many parts of Sudan. This week, the clashes were mainly concentrated in three states in south-central Sudan: North Kordofan, South Kordofan and West Kordofan. Among them, multiple civilian facilities in Kadugli city, South Kordofan State, were attacked by drones, killing at least 79 civilians, including 43 children, and injuring 38 others. The armed conflict that has lasted for more than two years has killed more than 30,000 people in Sudan, injured tens of thousands of others, and displaced more than 12.85 million people.
Chinese Embassy issues security reminder. On December 7, the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe issued a security reminder stating that recently, the embassy has learned of multiple security incidents involving Chinese-funded enterprises and Chinese citizens in Zimbabwe. Some enterprise residences, office premises and mining areas have been robbed at gunpoint, some vehicles of Chinese citizens have been smashed and robbed resulting in property losses, and many Chinese citizens have been injured or killed in traffic accidents. The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe solemnly reminds Chinese enterprises, institutions and citizens in Zimbabwe to further enhance their risk awareness, strengthen safety precautions, and ensure personal and property safety. First, closely monitor the local security situation and pay attention to risk prompts issued by the embassy, chambers of commerce, overseas Chinese associations, as well as the Zimbabwean government and media. Second, fully inspect and upgrade the security facilities of residences, office premises and operation sites to eliminate potential hazards. Third, stay alert when going out and avoid risks in a timely manner if dangerous situations are found. Fourth, avoid driving in rainy weather and at night, and conduct advance environmental safety assessments when traveling to mountainous areas and mining areas. Fifth, operate in accordance with laws and regulations, respect local religions and customs, and maintain good relations with local communities.
Military coup attempt foiled. On December 7, Benin's Minister of the Interior and Public Security Alassane Seydou issued a statement stating that the Beninese Armed Forces successfully foiled a coup attempt. On the same day, some Beninese soldiers claiming to belong to the "Military Council for Reconstruction" announced on national television that they had seized power in the country, removed President Patrice Talon from office, and dissolved the current government. In response, the Beninese Armed Forces took timely countermeasures and foiled the coup plot. At present, the rebels have been eliminated and the situation is under control.
Four shooting incidents kill 2 and injure 5. On December 3, a shooting occurred at the MGM National Harbor Resort in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA, killing 1 person. On the same day, a shooting occurred at a gas station in Georgia, USA, injuring 1 person. On the same day, a shooting occurred on a ramp of Interstate 60 in Pomona, California, USA, injuring 1 person. On the same day, a shooting occurred at a gas station in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, injuring 3 police officers and killing 1 suspect.
Anti-war demonstrations break out in multiple cities. On December 6, anti-war demonstrations broke out in more than 60 cities in the United States, including New York, Washington, Boston, Chicago and Austin, opposing the war against Venezuela. In Washington, thousands of demonstrators held signs in front of the White House to protest the Trump administration's military actions against Venezuela.
Russia-Ukraine armed conflict continues. From December 1 to 7, Russia's special military operation in Ukraine continued. The Russian Ministry of Defense recently released a battle report stating that in the past week, the Russian military carried out four large-scale cluster strikes using high-precision weapons and attack drones on targets such as Ukraine's military industrial facilities and their supporting energy facilities, Ukrainian military transportation infrastructure, military airports, and remote attack drone production workshops. The air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 5 Ukrainian "Neptune" long-range guided missiles, 1 "HIMARS" rocket, 7 Ukrainian unmanned boats, and 1,120 fixed-wing drones within a week. They also took control of 7 residential areas including Pokrovsk (known as Krasnogorsk in Russia) and Volchansk. On the Ukrainian side, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated that within this week, the Ukrainian Air Force, missile forces and artillery attacked 6 Russian military personnel assembly areas and 4 artillery systems, and intercepted and shot down hundreds of drones and hundreds of guided aerial bombs. More than a thousand battles took place on the front line, and the Ukrainian military repelled Russian attacks in multiple directions and launched dozens of counterattacks.
Three shooting incidents kill 4. On December 2, a shooting occurred in Ciudadela El Recreo, Durán, Guayas Province, Ecuador, killing 2 men. On the same day, a shooting occurred at a shopping mall in El Oro Province, Ecuador, killing 1 person. On December 3, a shooting occurred in Barrio Cristina María, El Guabo, El Oro Province, Ecuador, killing 1 man.
Scene of the shooting in El Oro Province, Ecuador on December 3
Shooting in Murska Sobota kills 1 and injures 1. On December 4, a shooting occurred in Murska Sobota, a city in northern Croatia, killing 1 person and injuring 1 other. The police stated that the perpetrator was a 40-year-old man who fled the scene after the incident. The motive for the attack is unknown.
Robbery and assault incidents injure 2. On December 1, a hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, was robbed. On the same day, 4 suspects broke into the hotel lobby on McPhillips Street with guns, robbed a large amount of cash and fled. On the same day, a stabbing incident occurred on Champdoré Street in the Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension district of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, injuring 2 people.
Ukrainian attacks injure 1. On December 5, a high-rise building in Grozny, the capital of the Chechen Republic of Russia, was attacked by a Ukrainian drone, causing damage to the building. No casualties were reported. On December 6, the Belgorod Oblast was attacked by Ukrainian drones, injuring 1 person.
Russian cargo ship attacked. On December 2, the Russian cargo ship "MIDVOLGA-2" sailing from Russia to Georgia was attacked in the international waters of the Black Sea, 80 nautical miles away from the Turkish coast. No casualties were reported. The cargo ship then sailed to the coast near Sinop Province in northern Turkey. At present, the identity of the attacker is unknown.
US military attack kills 4. On December 4, the US Southern Command issued a statement stating that the US military carried out a strike on a "vessel identified as belonging to a terrorist organization" in the international waters of the Caribbean Sea on the same day, killing 4 "drug terrorists" on board. Recently, the United States launched the "Operation Southern Spear" military operation in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela on the grounds of "fighting drugs". According to statistics released by the Pentagon on December 2, since the beginning of September, the US military has carried out 21 strikes on "drug trafficking ships" in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 82 people.
Migrant boat sinks in southern waters, killing 18. On December 6, a migrant inflatable rubber boat sank due to air leakage in the waters about 26 nautical miles south of Ierapetra town on Crete Island in southern Greece, killing 18 people and rescuing 2 others. At present, the relevant Greek departments have launched an investigation into the incident.
