US Professor Among Four Stabbed in China Park Attack; Incident Deemed Isolated by Chinese Government
June 12, 2024David 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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The New York Times • Jun 11, 2024
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