Injury of US teachers in China ‘an isolated incident’ and no impact on normal exchanges: Xinhua spokesman

BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) — The recent incident in which foreign teachers from the U.S. were injured in China was an isolated case and will not affect normal people-to-people exchanges between China and the U.S., Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Tuesday.

Lin made the remarks at a regular press conference in response to a question about the incident.

According to the spokesperson, four foreign teachers from Beihua University in Jilin city, northeast China’s Jilin Province, were attacked while touring the city’s Beishan Park on the morning of June 10. All of the injured were taken to hospital and received proper medical care. None of them are in critical condition.

“The police’s preliminary assessment shows that this is an isolated case. Further investigations are still ongoing,” Lin said.

Lin said increased people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and the United States serve the interests of both sides and are supported and welcomed by people from all walks of life in both countries.

Noting that China is generally considered one of the safest countries in the world, Lin said there are effective measures in place to protect the safety of all foreigners in China.

“This isolated case will not affect normal people-to-people exchanges between China and the United States,” the spokesman said. ■