China News Service, Beijing, December 1 (Reporter Huang Yuqin) In response to a shooting incident in a high school in Detroit, Michigan, the spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Wang Wenbin stated at a regular press conference on December 1 that China urges the U.S. government to face up to guns. The problem of violence, to avoid a repeat of the tragedy.
A reporter asked a question. On November 30, a shooting incident occurred in a high school in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
According to foreign media reports, the shooting caused at least 3 deaths and 8 injuries.
What is China's comment?
"I have taken note of relevant reports." Wang Wenbin responded, "I have also noticed that since this year, several Chinese citizens have been shot dead in the United States and have become victims of gun violence in the United States."
Wang Wenbin pointed out that the U.S. has the highest rate of gun-related crimes in the world all year round, and the number of deaths caused by gun violence continues to rise, making it one of the most serious human rights issues in the United States.
We call on the US government to face this problem squarely and take responsible actions to protect the lives and human rights of all personnel in the United States, including Chinese citizens, and to avoid the recurrence of tragedies.
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