Stabbing of American Educators in China

SOURCE www.npr.org
Four American educators from an Iowa university were stabbed in a public park in Jilin City, China by a 55-year-old man. The victims are receiving medical care for non-life-threatening wounds, and the attacker has been arrested. The incident is believed to be an isolated one.

Key Points

  • Four U.S. instructors from an Iowa university were stabbed in a public park in Jilin City, China.
  • The victims are from Cornell College and were visiting China from Iowa.
  • The attacker, a 55-year-old man, has been arrested by Chinese authorities.
  • The attack is believed to be an isolated incident.

Pros

  • The victims are receiving medical care for non-life-threatening wounds.
  • The attacker has been arrested.
  • Analysts believe the attack was an isolated incident.

Cons

  • Violent attacks are relatively rare in China.
  • Growing anti-Western sentiment in China has been observed in recent years.