US Professor Among Four Stabbed in China Park Attack; Incident Deemed Isolated by Chinese Government

June 12, 2024
US Professor Among Four Stabbed in China Park Attack; Incident Deemed Isolated by Chinese Government
  • David Zabner, a professor from Cornell College in Iowa, was among four instructors stabbed at Beishan Park in Jilin, China.

  • The attacker, 55-year-old Cui Dapeng, acted after a collision, with the victims sustaining non-serious injuries and being hospitalized.

  • Chinese government describes the incident as isolated and hopes it won't impact US-China educational exchanges.

  • President Xi Jinping recently advocated for increased educational exchanges with the US to foster mutual understanding.

  • Concerns about censorship were raised on Chinese social media, but the government reaffirms its commitment to the safety of foreign nationals.

  • Representative Adam Zabner confirmed his brother's involvement, igniting criticism linking the attack to anti-US sentiment among some Chinese netizens.

  • The motive for the attack is still under investigation; Hu Xijin believes it was random and should not affect bilateral relations.

  • The US State Department is monitoring the situation closely, with ABC News continuing to track developments.

Summary based on 27 sources


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