The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. "strongly reminds" Chinese citizens in the U.S. to pay attention to U.S. social security and the epidemic situation
China News Agency, Washington, January 15 (Reporter Chen Mengtong) The Chinese Embassy in the United States issued an important notice on the 15th, strongly reminding Chinese citizens and institutions in the United States to pay attention to the social security and epidemic situation in the United States.
The notice stated that the current security situation in the United States is extremely severe. The capital, Washington, DC, has declared a state of emergency. The National Guard has dispatched large-scale forces to maintain the security of the capital. Various states have also adopted corresponding security measures to varying degrees. The public security situation is highly worrying.
A few days ago, a Chinese citizen studying for a PhD was shot and killed innocently.
On January 13, local time, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the impeachment clause against President Trump with 232 votes in favor and 197 votes against, accusing him of "inciting rebellion."
Trump, who served for less than seven days, became the first president in American history to be impeached twice.
The picture shows a Democrat walking through a corridor full of members of the National Guard.
The notice also pointed out that the US epidemic is still developing, with confirmed and fatal cases hitting new highs repeatedly, and variant viruses continue to appear.
The Chinese Embassy in the United States once again reminded Chinese citizens and institutions in the United States to raise their awareness of safety protection, pay close attention to the local public security and epidemic situation, and be vigilant to avoid going to demonstrations, rallies and other gathering areas.
The National Park Service issued a notice on the 15th that at the request of the Secret Service, the National Mall area in Washington, DC, will be closed at least until January 21 from 11 o'clock that day.
Activities related to the 59th President's inauguration and approved demonstrations will be held at designated locations.
The bureau has opened two demonstration areas far away from the White House and Congress, but the number of demonstrators will be limited.
A reporter from China News Agency saw in downtown Washington on the afternoon of the 15th that from the National Mall in the south, three blocks north of the White House in the north, and the Capitol in the east, the most core area of the U.S. capital has been sealed off.
National Guard members are stationed with guns at each intersection.
Washington police also blocked many highways in and out of Washington, and set up concrete barriers on roads near the White House and Congress.
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