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When I watch TV or the news, I always hear the words "embassy" and "consulate", which feels quite lofty. But in fact, although they are both bridges of communication between countries, they do really different jobs.
Who they are
Embassies, like the "base camps" of a country abroad, are usually located in the capital of another country. It is like the office of the country's ambassadors, responsible for dealing with the country's high-level government officials, discussing some national affairs, such as signing a treaty of friendship, discussing economic cooperation, these are their jobs.
Consulates, more like "squads" of embassies, are located in important cities in various countries, not necessarily capitals. Their main task is to take care of the people in our country abroad, such as helping to get a passport, solving some legal troubles, and promoting trade and cultural exchanges between the two places.
What exactly is the difference between their work?
Embassies are like "political bosses" in the diplomatic community, often holding large-scale events, such as state dinners and high-level visits, all of which are major events at the national level, and they are about to make headlines at every turn.
The consulate is more like a "folk master". It is closer to the lives of our people, for example, if you suddenly lose your passport while traveling abroad, or encounter any unfair treatment, then it is right to find the consulate. They will help you solve problems and make you feel the warmth of home even when you are abroad.
Consulates also have a special duty, which is "consular protection". If our compatriots encounter legal problems abroad, such as arrest or traffic accidents, the consulate will stand up to ensure that our legitimate rights and interests are not violated, and sometimes provide legal advice.
There is usually only one embassy, right in that country's capital. But the consulate is different, it may be located in several cities, especially those with a lot of business exchanges or our country is crowded. In this way, whether it is for business or tourism, we can get help more conveniently.
How do they work together?
Although embassies and consulates have their own division of labor, they are actually a team. The embassy is like a headquarters, setting the big strategic direction; The consulate is like a small detachment on the front line, carrying out specific tasks and at the same time providing feedback to the embassy on the situation on the front line. When encountering major events, such as the evacuation of overseas Chinese, and the tension between the two countries, they will work closely together to deal with them.
Just like during the global epidemic, many countries have carried out large-scale evacuation operations. At this time, the embassy is responsible for communicating and coordinating with the government of the other country and formulating an evacuation plan; As for the consulate, it is busy contacting the citizens of our country in various places, arranging transportation, providing necessary living assistance, and ensuring that everyone can return home safely. At this time, the tacit cooperation between the embassy and the consulate is really too crucial.
Therefore, although embassies and consulates are the windows of the country's foreign exchanges, embassies focus on high-level exchanges between countries, while consulates pay more attention to serving overseas citizens of our country and promoting local exchanges.
Each of them has its own responsibilities, but the goal is the same – to safeguard the interests of our country and promote peace and development.