Terrorist Attack In Kunming, China

[Thomas Promise]

Terrible! More than 10 knife-wielding attackers slashed people at a train station in southwestern China late Saturday in what authorities called a terrorist attack by Uighur separatists, and police fatally shot five of the assailants, leaving 34 people dead and 130 others injured.

In addition to this the Russians are invading the Ukraine now. One little spark could set off a world wide disaster like WW1 did.

 

 

http://www.journal-news.com/news/ap/top-news/china-train-station-attack-an-act-of-terrorism/nd32p/

[danb]

It is a terrible and sad incident. There were reports that the terrorists were dressed in black uniforms or clothing. Also the video said that there may be another 5 killers on the loose.I don't understand what those killers think will be gain but such a hideous action. How can they believe that they will garner any support for their cause? Danb.

[Randy W]

The United States Consulate General in Chengdu would like to inform U.S. citizens that Chinese and international media are reporting that at least 33 people (29 victims and four attackers) were killed and 130 wounded in Kunming, the capital of southwest China?s Yunnan Province, when at approximately 9:20 p.m. (China time) Saturday, March 1, a group of approximately 10 men carrying knives entered the city?s main train station and began indiscriminately attacking people. The Consulate General recommends that U.S. citizens pay attention to their surroundings when traveling in China and report any concerns to the local police.

For the latest security information, U.S. citizens living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department?s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov, where the current Worldwide Caution, Country Specific Information, Public Announcements, and Travel Warnings can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States or Canada, or for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (EST), Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

The U.S. Embassy in Beijing can be reached 24 hours per day at 86-10-8531-4000. The addresses and telephone contact information for the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in China are at the bottom of this announcement.

U.S. citizens residing or traveling in China are reminded to register with the U.S. Embassy or closest U.S. Consulate by entering your travel itinerary and contact information at https://step.state.gov/step/. In case of difficulties registering online, please contact the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

The U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China [links to beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/]

No. 55 An Jia Lou Road

Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600

Telephone: (86) (10) 8531-4000

Emergency after-hours telephone: (86) (10) 8531-4000

The Embassy consular district includes the municipalities of Beijing and Tianjin and the provinces/autonomous regions of Gansu, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Inner Mongolia, Jiangxi, Ningxia, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanxi, and Xinjiang.

The U.S. Consulate General in Chengdu [links to chengdu.usembassy-china.org.cn/]

Number 4, Lingshiguan Road, Section 4, Renmin Nanlu,

Chengdu 610041.

Telephone: (86)(28) 8558-3992

Emergency after-hours telephone: (86) (10) 8531-4000

This consular district includes the provinces/autonomous region of Guizhou, Sichuan, Xizang (Tibet) and Yunnan, as well as the special municipality of Chongqing.

The U.S. Consulate General in Guangzhou [links to guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/]

Number 1 South Shamian Street, Shamian Island

Guangzhou 510133.

Telephone: (86)(20) 8518-7605

Emergency after-hours telephone: (86) (10) 8531-4000

This consular district includes the provinces/autonomous region of Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, and Fujian.

The U.S. Consulate General in Shanghai [links to shanghai.usembassy-china.org.cn/]

Westgate Mall, 8th Floor, 1038 Nanjing Xi Lu,

Shanghai 200031

Telephone: (86)(21) 3217-4650

Emergency after-hours telephone: (86) (21) 3217-4650

This consular district includes Shanghai municipality and the provinces of Anhui, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang.

The U.S. Consulate General in Shenyang [links to shenyang.usembassy-china.org.cn/]

No. 52, 14th Wei Road, Heping District,

Shenyang 110003

Telephone: (86)(24) 2322-1198

Emergency after-hours telephone: (86) (10) 8531-4000

This consular district includes the provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Liaoning.

The U.S. Consulate General in Wuhan [links to wuhan.usembassy-china.org.cn/index.html]

New World International Trade Tower I

No. 568, Jianshe Avenue

Hankou, Wuhan 430022

Telephone: (86) (027) 8555-7791

Emergency after-hours telephone: (86) (10) 8531-4000

[Please note that consular services are provided only during quarterly outreaches in Wuhan. Contact the Embassy in Beijing for other consular and emergency services.]

 

[Randy W]

The Global Times

 

Nothing justifies civilian slaughter in China's '9-11'

[Randy W]

[Thomas Promise]

My wife told me in Nanning she has seen an increase in the police guarding a school and the train station there. She said many people are very un-easy in Nanning. There is a Mosque in Nanning by her old hospital she worked at. She said rumor is that Guangzhou maybe the next target by these zealots.

[Randy W]

The police account in the People's Daily

 

Police recount scene of Kunming terrorist attack

After twenty minutes of brutal close fighting between railway police and attackers, shots by a police officer from an emergency response team finally halted the terrorist attack Saturday night in the southwestern city of Kunming.

 

. . .

 

Zhang said they continued to chase the attackers who were terrorizing the crowd until 9:35 p.m., when the armed police came and finally halted the chaos.

 

. . .

 

"It took about 15 seconds from firing the first shot to the moment when all five were shot and fell to the ground," he said.

 

[Randy W]

Things to be aware of on your next trip to China. I'm not sure how extensive the security measures are away from the major cities, but the wife tells me we may be staying away from public transportation for a while - driving instead, including to Guangzhou.

 

Security stepped up in anti-terror efforts Enhanced police presence, emergency response teams on city streets

China has stepped up security efforts to maintain stability, increasing police on the streets and seeking popular participation in anti-terrorism and crime tip-offs, after the launch of a nationwide campaign in late May.

A total of 22 specially-altered ambulances have been stationed at 22 key areas day and night in Beijing since June 1 to assist efforts to protect the capital, said the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) Beijing Branch.

 

. . .

 

Armed police are also on patrol at Hangzhou International Airport in Zhejiang Province, while police officers and cadets in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region are feeling pressured amid more patrols and intensive weapons drills, according to the South China Morning Post.

The Ministry of Public Security on Sunday announced that police across the country will also start a year-long operation to pool information for early identification of terrorist groups.

 

[Randy W]

Even China Pictorial is weighing in on the issues - in this month's issue (Clicking on the cover picture will take you to the Table of Contents)

 

http://www.chinapictorial.com.cn/en/images/attachement/jpg/site133/20140603/00247e701cc914f7a3b902.jpg

 

 

Uygur Students:We Will Stay Silent No More!

Open Letter from Uygur Students

This open letter was jointly authored by eleven university students of Uygur descent on May 1, 2014: Abudrixit and Kurban from North China University of Water Resources and Electric Power, Mardan and Hurxidan from Xinjiang University, Marlisa from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Ferhad from Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Airxit from Beijing Foreign Studies University, Emran from Shanghai Foreign Studies University, Yusuf from Shanghai University, Xuhlat from Xinjiang University of Finance and Economics and Sikandar from Xinjiang Medical University.

Terrorists will be eternally punished even though they are dead because they are deeply guilty of killing innocent people.

Bad news saddens us time and time again, and this time it was 19:10 on April 30, 2014. Our hearts started bleeding once again when innocent people were killed and maimed, and the hearts of the 79 injured were left with indelible scars.

 

 

Expert’s Voices

 

Sharif

President of Algerian El Khabar newspaper

The terrorist events in Urumqi of Xinjiang shocked me and I support anti-terrorism actions taken by the Chinese government. All peace-loving and righteous countries and people around the world will stand by the Chinese government and Chinese people. We strongly oppose any form of anti-human violence or terrorism. With its booming economy, China ensures its people opportunities for better lives. To maintain such development, China should not tolerate any terrorist activities. China will resort to every possible means to eliminate terrorists groups and punish violent criminals.

 

Edited June 25, 2014 by Randy W (see edit history)