Friday, December 8, 2017

China's Embassy In Pakistan Warns Its Citizens That They Are A Target For 'Terror Attacks'

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China’s embassy in Islamabad has warned Chinese organisations and nationals in Pakistan to be on alert for potential terror attacks.

The embassy said it had been informed that terrorists were planning “a series of attacks soon” against Chinese, according to a statement released on Friday.

“The embassy alerts all Chinese organisations and citizens in Pakistan to stay vigilant, safeguard personal security, reduce time spent outside and avoid going to crowded places as much as possible,” the statement said.

Chinese should cooperate with Pakistani police and military and contact the Chinese embassy if necessary, it added.

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Update #1: China warns of imminent attacks by "terrorists" in Pakistan -- Reuters
Update #2: China warns citizens in Pakistan of possible terror attacks -- Washington Post/AP

WNU Editor: They are soft targets and easy to identify. The Chinese have also become targets due to their own severe crackdown on their own Muslim communities.

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