China affirms commitment to China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
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Channel: AP Archive · 2018 · News & Politics
(23 Nov 2018) Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said that China would not waver in its commitment to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project and expressed confidence that Pakistan could ensure security of its citizens. During a press conference on Friday, he declined to comment on the identity or motive of the attackers who stormed the Chinese Consulate in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi earlier in the day. Two Pakistani civilians, two police officers and all three assailants were killed in an intense shootout. A separatist group from Pakistan's southwestern Baluchistan province claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it is fighting "Chinese occupation." Geng confirmed that all Chinese staff were safe. He said the gunmen did not get into the consulate, and the exchange of fire took place outside. He expressed sympathy for the slain police officers and said that China strongly condemns violent attacks on diplomatic missions. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Archive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APArchives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/b52bb7118d4a79e7676dcd016d04ff26
