Q: During the terrorist attacks on
New York and Washington on 11 September, how many Chinese
were killed or injured? What kind of assistance or measures
has the Chinese Government
adopted?
A: On the evening of
11 September, New York and Washington came under severe
attacks, leading to huge casualties. After the incident
occurred, the Chinese Embassy in the United States, the
Consulate General in New York, Chinas Permanent
Mission to the UN and the Consular Department of the Foreign
Ministry of China immediately adopted emergency measures and
tried every effort to provide assistance to overseas
Chinese, compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan,
members of the Chinese companies, Chinese students and their
families in the United States.
After the
incident, Chinas Embassy and Consulate Generals tried
their best to get in contact with the members of the Chinese
companies in the World Trade Centre. They also got in touch
with the American Airlines to learn the situation of Chinese
passengers. To facilitate family members to learn about the
plight of their relatives in the United States, Chinas
Embassy, Consulate Generals in the United States and the
Consular Department of the Foreign Ministry of China have
offered around the clock services and publicized emergency
hotline numbers on their websites and the press, in order to
provide all necessary help and protection. Chinas
Embassy and Consulate Generals have also sent people to
visit members of the Chinese companies, the Chinese
delegations in the United States and representatives of
Chinese students to convey greetings of Chinese leaders and
express profound sympathy and warm greetings to all the
injured and the family members of the deceased. Chinas
Consulate General in Chicago also timely provided necessary
assistance to 145 Chinese citizens in Detroit who were
caught there due to flight delays.
According
to the latest information at 8:00 am, 13th September, it has
been verified that two Chinese citizens unfortunately lost
their lives during the terrorist attacks, namely Mr. Zheng
Yuguang (aged 65) and Mrs. Yang Shuyin (aged 61), who were
both passengers on board the AA77 flight. Besides, Mr. Chen
Xiaobing (aged 32) is reported dead by his family. Mr. Wang
Weibin (aged 41) is missing.
It is learned
that there are 18 Chinese companies in the NY World Trade
Centre. It has been confirmed that all members of 11 Chinese
companies are safe, a member of a company is injured and a
family member of a staff of a company is missing. Five
Chinese companies have lost contact. Besides, there are 6
Chinese financial institutions in neighbouring areas of the
World Trade Centre. All of their staff are reported safe.
At the moment, Chinas Embassy and
Consulate Generals in the United States are trying to get in
touch with members of the remaining Chinese companies.
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