Second group of 58 Chinese nationals arrives in Baku, Azerbaijan from Iran; 100 more expected to follow
By: Global Times | Published: Mar 02, 2026 05:42 PM
Exclusive: The second group of 58 Chinese nationals, including two Hong Kong compatriots, arrived safely in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan from Iran in the early morning of March 2, Azerbaijani Chinese Overseas Association President Bao Lijun told the Global Times on Monday. According to Bao, about 100 more Chinese citizens are expected to evacuate to Azerbaijan from Iran. The association has deployed six buses to assist in transporting compatriots, Bao said.