Q: According to media reports, a Chinese student is suspected of having been kidnapped in the U.S. state of Utah. Can the Chinese Embassy confirm this and provide more details?
A: The Chinese Embassy in the United States attaches great importance to the case and has immediately contacted the local police and the family of the person concerned to verify the situation. The case is still under investigation. The Chinese Embassy is staying in touch with all parties concerned and following the investigation closely, and will immediately send officials to the state to provide assistance.