Stabbing Attack on American Instructors in China

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Four American instructors from an Iowa college were injured in a stabbing attack while on a teaching trip to China. The attack occurred in a public park in the northeastern Chinese city of Jilin, and the injured are in non-life-threatening condition. The incident has not negatively impacted US-China relations.

Key Points

  • Four American instructors from Cornell College were injured in a stabbing attack in Jilin, China
  • The injured are receiving treatment and are not in life-threatening condition
  • The attack occurred during a daytime visit to a public park
  • The incident is being treated as an isolated case by Chinese authorities

Pros

  • Injured instructors are in non-life-threatening condition
  • The incident is being investigated by Chinese authorities

Cons

  • Violence against foreigners is a cause for concern
  • Uncertainty around the motive for the attack