U.S. Warns Americans in China of Threats

U.S. Warns Americans in China of Threats


Friday June 9, 2006 2:01 PM

By CHARLES HUTZLER

Associated Press Writer

BEIJING (AP) - The U.S. government warned Friday of possible terrorist threats
to American interests and places where Americans gather in China, particularly
in major cities.

The notice, posted on the Web site of the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and transmitted
by e-mail to American citizens, said the warning was based on unconfirmed information.

It said American interests in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou may be at higher risk,
along with restaurants, places of worship, schools and other places where Americans
gather.

Embassy spokeswoman Sheila Paskman said the possible threats were specific to China and
not part of a larger regional or worldwide alert.