On October 23, the Chinese Embassy in Iceland held a briefing on consular protection marking the launch of direct flights between China and Iceland. Approximately 70 representatives from the Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Icelandic Tourist Board, the Consumer Agency, Landsbjörg or the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue, the tourism industry and the Association of Chinese in Iceland attended the event.

Ambassador He Rulong stated that this year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Iceland, and that direct flights between the two countries will commence on October 26. The new air link will significantly promote tourism cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. He expressed the hope that all sectors of Icelandic society would join the Embassy to continuously improve Chinese tourists' sense of safety and overall travel experience in Iceland. The Embassy will prioritize raising awareness of travel safety and ensuring hassle-free travel of the Chinese tourists in the next phase of its work. He called on all parties to strengthen coordination and work together to prepare for the arrival of an increasing number of Chinese tourists.

Counsellor Yang Jing briefed attendees on the Embassy's preparations for consular protection in connection with the launch of direct flights between China and Iceland. Þorsteinn Þorkelsson, Treasurer of Landsbjörg or the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue, made an introduction on safe travel in Iceland. Li Tong, President of the Association of Chinese in Iceland, shared the association's experiences in assisting Chinese tourists who had encountered difficulties in Iceland. Participants also watched “Safe Travel in Spectacular Iceland”, a consular protection video that will be screened on Iceland-bound direct flights starting from next Monday.