China condemns car bomb attack that hurt 3 at embassy in Kyrgyzstan
Updated: 2016-08-31 07:05
By Wang Qingyun(China Daily)
|
|||||||||
Police officers gather near the Chinese embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, after a car bomb attack on Tuesday. [Photo/Xinhua] |
China said it strongly condemns the "severe terrorist attack" on its embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, which injured three people and killed the attacker, and it reiterated its determination to crack down on terrorism.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the remarks on Tuesday after confirming that the embassy was hit by a car bomb on Tuesday morning, slightly injuring three embassy staff members.
Calling terrorism "the common enemy to the international community and the most severe threat that countries of this region face", Hua said China will strengthen counterterrorism cooperation with countries in the region including Kyrgyzstan, both on the bilateral level and within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Through such cooperation, China will firmly crack down on all forms of terrorism, protect Chinese in other countries and maintain regional security and stability, Hua said.
"China has asked Kyrgyzstan to adopt whatever measures are necessary to ensure the safety of China's organizations and Chinese people in Kyrgyzstan, have a rapid and thorough investigation of the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice," the spokeswoman told a daily news conference.
The attacker was killed by the explosion, which caused damage to the embassy door, and local police were trying to identify the assailant using DNA, Xinhua reported.
Li Wei, an anti-terrorism expert at the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations, said the attack will encourage China and Kyrgyzstan to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation, as well as lead Kyrgyzstan to strengthen efforts to maintain its security.
International cooperation is "one of the most effective ways to crack down on and contain terrorism", he said.
"The international community should join efforts to fight terrorism, no matter where it takes place or whom it targets," Li said.
- One dead, three wounded in blast at Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan
- Tainted food sickens 37 Buddhist monks, 2 helpers in Cambodia
- Hillary Clinton outlines mental health plan
- Colorful parade at Notting Hill Carnival
- Canadian prime minister leaves for China for visit, G20 summit
- Erdogan says Turkey to fight IS, Syrian Kurdish militants
- Top 10 wealthiest countries in the world
- Princlings go to school
- Chinese painters capture beauty of Hangzhou
- 1,150-meter-long 'floating bridge' created
- Take a sip of wine at the glass skywalk in Hunan
- Groom and bride cycle their way to wedding
- The world in photos: Aug 22- Aug 28
- Daily life in Hangzhou, host city of 11th G20 summit
Most Viewed
Editor's Picks
Anti-graft campaign targets poverty relief |
Cherry blossom signal arrival of spring |
In pictures: Destroying fake and shoddy products |
China's southernmost city to plant 500,000 trees |
Cavers make rare finds in Guangxi expedition |
Cutting hair for Longtaitou Festival |
Today's Top News
Trump outlines anti-terror plan, proposing extreme vetting for immigrants
Phelps puts spotlight on cupping
US launches airstrikes against IS targets in Libya's Sirte
Ministry slams US-Korean THAAD deployment
Two police officers shot at protest in Dallas
Abe's blame game reveals his policies failing to get results
Ending wildlife trafficking must be policy priority in Asia
Effects of supply-side reform take time to be seen
US Weekly
Geared to go |
The place to be |