Thursday, January 2, 2014

U.S. EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER ARSON ATTACK ON CHINESE CONSULATE IN SAN FRANCISCO

FROM:  U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT 
Arson Attack at the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco
Press Statement
Marie Harf
Deputy Department Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson
Washington, DC
January 2, 2014

The United States is deeply concerned by reports that the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco was damaged after being targeted by an arsonist on Wednesday, January 1. We take this incident very seriously, and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security is working with the FBI and local authorities to investigate and apprehend the perpetrators. Department officials are communicating with Chinese officials to provide support and updates on the case.

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