Reported about 1 year ago
On June 11, 2024, four faculty members from Cornell College in Iowa, USA, were stabbed in China while visiting Jilin Province to give lectures at Beihua University. Despite Chinese authorities censoring information and handling the incident quietly, images from the scene have circulated on social media. US representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Iowa Governor Kimberly Kay Reynolds have demanded proper care for the victims and a safe return home for them. One victim, David Zabner, brother of Iowa State Representative Adam Zabner, sustained arm injuries and is currently hospitalized. The motive and identity of the attacker remain unclear, with Chinese officials yet to address the incident. Thankfully, the injuries sustained were not life-threatening. The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that the wounded were promptly hospitalized. This incident highlights the importance of ensuring the safety of American citizens abroad amidst rising tensions.
Source: YAHOO