Mongolia has issued an apology to China following protests at an oil exploration site operated by a Chinese-invested company. The Chinese embassy raised concerns about the treatment of Chinese workers after footage emerged of protesters disrupting operations and allegedly harassing personnel at the Kherlen Tohoi XXVIII exploration area. Protesters initially gathered on August 14th, attempting to halt work conducted by Mongolia Foison Energy and broadcasting their actions online. Videos circulating on social media show protestors discarding belongings of Chinese workers. The Mongolian official expressed regret over the incident and assured China that measures would be taken to prevent future occurrences. This incident highlights growing tensions regarding foreign investment and resource extraction in Mongolia. The apology seems aimed at de-escalating the diplomatic fallout from the protest.