The Chinese Embassy in The United States Issued An Emergency Reminder Asking Chinese Citizens To Strengthen Their Awareness And Ability To Respond To Shooting Incidents

Oct 30, 2023

On October 28, the Chinese Embassy in the United States issued a reminder asking Chinese citizens to strengthen their awareness and ability to respond to shooting incidents:

A few days ago, shooting incidents occurred one after another in many places in the United States, including a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine on October 25 that resulted in many casualties.

The Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the United States remind Chinese citizens in the United States to pay close attention to the security situation in their areas and be cautious when going to crowded places and areas with unstable public security. Strengthen self-safety awareness and capabilities, and understand necessary emergency response and escape skills. In case of emergency, please call the police promptly and contact the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in the United States for assistance.

National police and helpline number: 911 (Chinese service can be requested)

Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (24 hours):

+86-10-12308 or +86-10-65612308

Consular Protection and Assistance Telephone Number of the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in the United States:

Embassy in the United States: +1-202-4952216

Consulate General in New York: +1-212-6953125

Consulate General in San Francisco: +1-415-9296998

Consulate General in Los Angeles: +1-213-8078052

Consulate General in Chicago: +1-312-7800170