China News Service, March 28. According to the website of the Chinese Consulate General in New York, since the new crown pneumonia epidemic, incidents of discrimination and violent crimes against Asian Americans have continued to occur in some cities in the United States.
On March 16, three shooting incidents occurred in Atlanta and surrounding areas, killing 8 people, of which 6 were Asian women, including 1 Chinese and 1 Chinese citizen.
On March 20, parades and rallies with the theme "Stop Hating Asians" were held in many places in the United States to protest the Atlanta shooting and vicious incidents against Asians.
It is understood that relevant Asian groups are preparing to hold more anti-hate Asian activities.
Incidents of hatred against Asians in many places have deepened the fear of Asian groups in the United States, and the safety of Chinese citizens in the United States has been threatened.
In addition, there are frequent shootings in the United States. On March 22, 10 people were killed in a shooting at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, including a policeman.
Such incidents also worry about the safety of Chinese citizens in the United States.
The Chinese Embassy in the United States specifically reminds Chinese citizens in the United States, including corporate employees, overseas Chinese, and overseas Chinese, to strengthen security and guard against discrimination and violence against Asians.
When encountering such a situation, you must remain calm, deal with it properly, try to avoid quarrels and physical conflicts, and ensure your own safety.
In case of violent behavior and security threats, please call the US police and help phone: 911 (Chinese service can be requested), or ask others to assist the police, and promptly report and seek help from the school and the employer, and require fair handling in accordance with laws and regulations.
When necessary, they can protect their legitimate rights and interests through legal channels.
If consular assistance is involved, you can contact the global consular protection and service emergency hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the consular protection and assistance phone number of the corresponding embassy or consulate.
Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (24 hours): +86-10-12308 or +86-10-59913991
Consular Protection and Assistance Telephone Numbers of the Chinese Embassy in the United States:
Embassy in the United States: +1-202-4952216
Consulate General in New York: +1-212-6953125
Consulate General in San Francisco: +1-415-2168525
Consulate General in Los Angeles: +1-213-8078052
Consulate General in Chicago: +1-312-7800170
Screenshot of the website of the Chinese Consulate General in New York