Thread by @shen_shiwei

Three Chinese nationals have been brutally murdered in #Lusaka #Zambia by three black suspects on May 24, local police said. Details and identities of suspects are not unveiled. The lady’s body was even burnt to ashes.
The video is too brutal, I won’t put it on Twitter.

Diplomats from #China embassy to #Zambia and Zambian police joined the investigation. Local police confirmed three Zambians committed the brutal triple murder. Two suspect were arrested by local police. One suspect is wanted.

🇨🇳🇿🇲Li Jie, Chinese ambassador to Zambia made solemn representations to Joseph Malanji, #Zambian FM over three Chinese nationals were brutally murdered. Urge Zambian side to protect the safety, and legitimate rights and property of Chinese nationals. Via #China Embassy to #Zambia

Chinese community has protested against the repeated humiliating“Chinaman” remarks by #Lusaka mayor Miles Sampa. A local analyst said Sampa is the nephew of late populist politician, former #Zambia President Michale Sata, who won 2011 election by playing ‘anti-Chinese’ card.

#Zambian Foreign Minister, Local Govt and Home Affairs addresses the media on triple murder of Chinese by local suspects.
🙏FM conveyed condolence
🚓Local authorities will investigate
❌Zero tolerance on racial discrimination to Chinese
Video via Smart Eagle #China #Zambia

1-2 Miles Sampa, mayor of #Lusaka #Zambia apologized for his offensive “China-man” remarks on Chinese communities in a statement on 27 May. Stated that his move of revoking licenses of some foreign business doesn’t follow the legal procedures.