Terrorist cell smashed after attack in Xinjiang_美文

Terrorist cell smashed after attack in Xinjiang

"Thus far, China does not have a specific anti-terrorism law, so it may be difficult to crack down on terrorist activities. Therefore, it's necessary to speed up the formulation of laws and regulations, which will provide legal support for the country to intensify its anti-terrorism efforts," Shan Chunchang, a counselor of emergency management for the State Council, said last week.

Shan added that authorities should step up their efforts to prevent terrorists from penetrating into big cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

On Oct 28, five people, including three terrorists, were killed and another 40 were injured after Usmen Hasan drove a jeep carrying his wife and mother into a crowd at Tian'anmen Square.

The Chinese government said the attack was organized and premeditated by the East Turkistan Islamic Movement, a terrorist organization.

Questions:

1. A terrorist cell threw explosive devices in which autonomous region Friday?

2. Who did police name as the group’s leader?

3. Who is chairman of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region?

Answers:

1. Xinjiang Uygur

2. Ibrahim Qahar

3. Nur Bekri

About the broadcaster:

Anne Ruisi is an editor at China Daily online with more than 30 years of experience as a newspaper editor and reporter. She has worked at newspapers in the U.S., including The Birmingham News in Alabama and City Newspaper of Rochester, N.Y.