10 Jun 2024 | 02:38 PM UTC
China: Four foreigners attacked in Beishan Park in Jilin City June 10
Four foreigners attacked Beishan Park in Jilin City, China, June 10; motive for the attack remains unclear.
Four foreigners were attacked and stabbed on June 10 in Beishan Park in Jilin City. Police have apprehended the suspect, with initial reports indicating the attacker is an ultra-nationalist. No information has been provided on the nationality or the extent of the injuries of the victims. Officials will likely provide updates in the coming hours.
The June 10 assault does not indicate a significantly elevated threat of violent crime in Jilin City. The overall crime threat in the city remains low. Violent crime is relatively uncommon and foreign nationals are rarely specifically targeted in the city. Politically-motivated assaults have occurred in China amid increased tensions linked to the US-China relations.
