Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning

In response to a question regarding a recent shooting outside a Jewish museum in Washington that resulted in two fatalities and which police are investigating as a possible case of antisemitism, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, "We have taken note of the relevant reports. China condemns all acts of violence, and we believe the safety of diplomatic personnel must be effectively safeguarded."

Two staff members of Israel's Embassy in Washington, DC, were shot dead outside the district's Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night local time, officials said, and one suspect has been taken into custody, according to Washington police, US media reported.

The suspect was identified as Elias Rodriguez, 30, from Chicago, who chanted "Free Free Palestine" while in custody, police said. An eyewitness said the suspect "pretended to be a witness" and waited for police to arrive for over 10 minutes before saying he "did it for Gaza," the CNN report said.

Global Times