On the morning of the 8th, the first batch of U.S. National Guards entered Los Angeles. Although the Los Angeles Police Department issued a statement on the same day saying that the protests had ended safely, at noon on the 8th, protesters still clashed with the National Guard. In addition, White House officials, the governor and mayor of California also spoke out, and the "war of verbalism" continued to escalate.
After using tear gas and shock bombs on the 7th, according to US media reports, on the afternoon of the 8th local time, police fired non-lethal bullets at protesters.
Regarding the increasingly fierce "round-up war", Trump said he wanted to "end the immigration riots" and "liberate Los Angeles."
Tear gas, shock bombs and rubber bullets are fired together
According to the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), on the afternoon of the 8th local time, police fired non-fatal bullets at protesters.
The Chinese Consulate reminds Chinese citizens in Los Angeles to effectively strengthen security precautions
According to the official account of the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles on the 9th, many places in the Los Angeles area are continuing to carry out law enforcement actions. The Consulate General in Los Angeles reminds Chinese citizens in Los Angeles to pay close attention to official announcements and media reports, effectively improve safety awareness, strengthen safety precautions, stay away from gathering places, areas where people gather or areas where public security is poor, and avoid traveling at night or alone.
If there is an emergency, please call 911 to report the alarm in time (Chinese services can be requested).
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Service Emergency Hotline (24 hours): +86-10-12308, +86-10-65612308.
Consulate protection and assistance telephone number: +1-213-8078052, email: [email protected].
Picture source: Screenshot of the official account of the Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles
Source: China News Network comprehensive from CCTV News Client
