China investigating US information on terror threat
(Kyodo)
Updated: 2006-06-12 14:30 China is investigating
unconfirmed information obtained by the US government about a potential
terrorist threat against US interests in China, a Chinese Foreign Ministry
spokesman said Monday.
Liu Jianchao's comments came after the US Embassy
in Beijing issued a warning Friday telling Americans in China to be on their
guard.
"China has been briefed by the United States about the issue," Liu said.
"We attach importance on this issue, and are earnestly investigating it. We
are making our best efforts to protect the safety of foreign organizations and
their personnel," he said.
A notice posted on the US Embassy's website Friday said the US government has
received unconfirmed information of a possible terrorist threat against US
interests in China, especially in the cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
A US Embassy spokeswoman has said the notice was
specific to China, and not part of a global warning.
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