China urges U.S. to ensure safety following consulate arsonattack

(Xinhua) 07:12, January 03, 2014

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BEIJING, Jan. 2 -- China on Thursday urged the United States to take "effectivemeasures" to protect its diplomatic institutions and staff, and prevent similar incidentsfollowing an arson attack on a Chinese consulate-general.

"The Chinese Foreign Ministry and embassy and consulates to the United States havelodged solemn representations to the U.S. side, demanding they solve the case as soon aspossible and severely punish the culprit," said Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang.

On Wednesday, a person got out of a mini-van parked in front of the main entrance of theChinese consulate-general in San Francisco, poured two buckets of gasoline onto the frontdoor and set it on fire, severely damaging the door, but fortunately causing no casualties.

The Chinese side will release information in a timely manner as it becomes available, Qinsaid.

（Editor：intern1、Yan Meng）

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