China urged France Monday to « crack the case » of a Chinese tourist group which was tear-gassed and robbed in Paris last week.
BEIJING: China urged France on Monday (Nov 6) to « crack the case » of a Chinese tourist group which was tear-gassed and robbed in Paris last week.
According to French media, 40 tourists were mugged by individuals who sprayed tear gas on them when they were on their way back to their suburban hotel last Thursday.
The robbers made off with bags reportedly filled with luxury items.
China has urged French police to « crack the case as soon as possible », Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a regular press briefing.
Beijing’s embassy in France has warned Chinese to « raise their security awareness » in the country, Ms Hua said.
