Chinese police warn of possible terror attacks
The US Embassy in Beijing said today that Chinese police have warned that Islamic extremists might be planning to attack luxury hotels in China next week.
The US warning, posted on the embassy’s website, urged Americans visiting Chinese four- and five-star hotels to “review their plans carefully, remain vigilant with regard to their personal security, and exercise caution.”
China’s Foreign Ministry had no immediate comment.
“The Embassy has learned that Chinese police advised hotels that Islamic extremist elements could be planning to attack four and five star hotels in China sometime over the course of the next week,” the US notice said.
“Chinese authorities have assured the Embassy that they are taking appropriate security measures and investigating the possible threat thoroughly,” it added.
It offered no further details.
