The Chinese Embassy in Ghana has renewed its pledge to support the country’s intensified efforts to curb illegal mining, widely known as galamsey.

The assurance was given by Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, during a training workshop on “Green Mining: Best Practices for Responsible Reporting,” organised by the Ghana News Agency at Peduase on Thursday, December 11.

Ambassador Tong stressed that both government and the wider public must adopt a far more resolute stance against illegal mining, warning that the problem will endure unless Ghana demonstrates collective seriousness in addressing it.

He noted that sustained national commitment is essential if the country is to make meaningful progress in eliminating the environmental and social harm caused by galamsey.

The Ambassador further appealed to the media to ensure fair and accurate coverage of Ghana–China relations.

He cautioned against generalising the actions of a small group of offenders to the entire Chinese community, emphasising the need for responsible reporting that reflects the longstanding cooperation between the two nations.

Reaffirming China’s readiness to partner with Ghana in advancing sustainable mining practices, he highlighted the importance of all foreign nationals adhering to the law.

“For us, we support the Ghanaian government to tackle this problem. As I have reiterated many times, 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 said.

The embassy underscored China’s continued commitment to responsible environmental stewardship and collaboration with Ghana to safeguard natural resources from further destruction.