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Four American college instructors from Cornell College in Iowa were brutally stabbed in a Chinese park by a 55-year-old man. The incident sparked concern and investigations, leading to efforts to bring the injured instructors back to the US for recovery.

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Four U.S. college instructors, who were teaching at Beihua University in China, were attacked in a public park in Jilin Province, Northeastern China. The American educators were identified as professors from Cornell College in Iowa. The attack happened when the four instructors accidentally bumped into a 55-year-old man [source]. The man then allegedly stabbed all four of them, causing serious injuries. One of the victims was a Tufts University PhD student. The assailant was apprehended following the attack that took place in broad daylight at Beishan Park, a popular area for locals and tourists [source].

The U.S. officials expressed their concerns regarding the assault on the American teachers and voiced the country's commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of citizens, including those teaching abroad [source]. After the incident, the wounded U.S. instructors were receiving medical treatment in China, and there were collaborative efforts between Chinese and U.S. authorities to aid in their recovery and bring them back home [source]. The injured parties included individuals who were part of an academic exchange program between the two nations.

The happened ignited worldwide media attention, with news outlets from various countries reporting on the incident and the status of the affected American teachers. The U.S. Ministry was actively engaged in monitoring the situation and providing support, while Chinese authorities were conducting investigations into the attack to determine the reasons behind the violence [source]. The ordeal illustrated the risks that can accompany international academic exchanges and prompted discussions on safety measures and protocols for educators working overseas.

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Voice of America English News - 45 days ago - Four US college instructors were stabbed in a public park in Jilin, China, in what the Chinese Foreign Ministry says was an isolated incident

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