From The Irrawaddy:
While the Chinese government has been attacked verbally by the international community, the Chinese consulate in Mandalay was the scene of a hit and run gunshot attack by an unknown motorcyclist on Sunday, according to sources.
A local resident said that gunfire was heard early on Sunday morning. Several shots hit the embassy, but nobody was wounded, the resident added.
Security around the consulate has been beefed up since the attack and the authorities are currently investigating the incident, according to sources in Mandalay.
Critics and local residents alike view the isolated attack as a sign of growing discontent among the Burmese people in Mandalay against the Chinese government. However, it is not clear what the motive behind the attack was. [Full Text]
