In the evening of 11th September, some districts of
New York and Washington came under severe attacks, leading
to huge human casualties and injuries. The event astonished
the world. After the incident occurred, following the
instructions of President Jiang Zemin, other state leaders
and the Chinese Government, the Chinese Embassy to the
United States, the Chinese Consulate-Generals and
China’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations
immediately expressed their sympathy to the staff of the
Chinese institutions, Chinese students, overseas Chinese and
Chinese compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan in the
United States. They also overcame all difficulties to
investigate on the possible injuries or death of Chinese.
After initial investigation, it is found that
a member of a Chinese institution to the United States was
hurt and sent to hospital for treatment. The Chinese
Embassy, Consulate Generals and Permanent Mission to the
United Nations are collecting for more information. The
Chinese Embassy to the United States and China’s
Consulate-General in New York have opened special hotlines
to provide at any time communications with injured
compatriots and all necessary assistance at their
disposal.
The Chinese Government very much
cares for the situation of U.S. citizens who are working,
doing business, touring or studying in China. China’s
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other government departments
have extended their sincere sympathy to them and expressed
their willingness to help them deal with their problems and
difficulties. Relevant departments of the central and local
government have also strengthened the safety measures for
foreign embassies, consulates and business institutions in
China to ensure that their lives and business go on as normal.
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