Chinese international students should condole tragedies by protecting themselves
By Terry Guanlin Li |
People's Daily Online |
Updated: 2018-06-28 10:52
Chinese international students are significant demographic in the US, but just like any group, safety is not guaranteed. Many Chinese have a common misunderstanding of US society that causes them to underestimate the potential threats that exist in the US. One thing they should never forget is that when it comes to safety and security, it is up to each individual to safeguard their well-being at all times.
In January 2016, while enrolled at Arizona State University, Jiang Yue’s life ended when she was just 19. According to the Associated Press, the Chinese national was killed while on her way home by a stranger who had rear-ended her car while she waiting at an intersection for the light to change.
Holly Davis, a former drug addict who had been in and out of homeless shelters and treatment centers for the better part of her life, approached Jiang after she ran into her car, and shot Jiang several times.
Chinese international students are significant demographic in the US, but just like any group, safety is not guaranteed. Many Chinese have a common misunderstanding of US society that causes them to underestimate the potential threats that exist in the US. One thing they should never forget is that when it comes to safety and security, it is up to each individual to safeguard their well-being at all times.
In January 2016, while enrolled at Arizona State University, Jiang Yue’s life ended when she was just 19. According to the Associated Press, the Chinese national was killed while on her way home by a stranger who had rear-ended her car while she waiting at an intersection for the light to change.
Holly Davis, a former drug addict who had been in and out of homeless shelters and treatment centers for the better part of her life, approached Jiang after she ran into her car, and shot Jiang several times.
