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Four Cornell College Instructors Stabbed in Jilin City, China

Jun 11, 2024, 08:40 AM

On June 10, four American instructors from Cornell College in Iowa, including at least one Iowan, were stabbed in Beishan Park, Jilin City, China. The educators were in China as part of an exchange program with a local university. The victims, who are all American citizens, were hospitalized and are in stable condition. The suspect, identified as 55-year-old Cui Dapeng, has been apprehended by local police. A Chinese tourist was also injured while trying to help. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing. The incident has sparked significant media coverage and concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in China. The U.S. State Department is monitoring the situation closely.