By Ankit Panda
Two Chinese diplomats were killed and one wounded after a disagreement at a private celebration in Cebu, Philippines.
Two Chinese diplomats were shot and killed, and a third diplomat was wounded on Wednesday in Cebu, Philippines. The shooting took place in broad daylight at a restaurant in the city. The diplomats worked at the Chinese consulate in Cebu, which is the oldest city in the country and located in the center of the island state.
The New York Times reports that the shooting took place at 1:20 p.m. and was perpetrated by a lone attacker who opened fire in private room. The gunman, per the Times, was “a citizen of China and a guest at the celebration.” The Chinese suspect in the shooting is Li Qing Liang, who was arrested by the authorities.
The two diplomats who lost their lives were the deputy consul and the finance officer at the consulate, according to the BBC. The third, who was wounded in the attack, is Song Ronghua, the consul general. The Chinese diplomats had gathered at the restaurant to celebrate Song’s birthday.
Read the full story at The Diplomat