Can China accept Syrian refugees?

China's foreign minister has said that refugees from Syria and other countries should ultimately return to their homelands as Beijing steps up its financial support to nations struggling to cope with a global refugee crisis. read more

China is unlikely to accept refugees from Syria though there is no question about its capability. It is a question of political will, political vision and massive cultural barriers. It will be willing to further contribute to peacekeeping operations as well as further funding of UN refugee operations in Jordan and Turkey. read more

In fact, even if China were to host all 4.7 million Syrian refugees, that would only amount to 3.5 refugees per every 1,000 inhabitants – that’s a far lower proportion than even Turkey, at 23.7 refugees per 1,000 inhabitants, actually hosted in 2015. read more

As China becomes an increasingly active global player, Beijing offers financial support, but not open borders, for refugees, hoping they will return home. As China becomes an increasingly active global player, Beijing offers financial support, but not open borders, for refugees, hoping they will return home. read more