2014年CRI 习近平对雪龙号船遇冰受阻作出重要指示 旧金山警方为中国领事馆增加警力（在线收听）

President Xi Jinping has requested all-out efforts to ensure the safety of the staff aboard the research vessel and icebreaker Xuelong,

which is trapped in heavy ice after its rescue of passengers on a Russian vessel stranded in Antarctica.

Xi Jinping said Xuelong's rescue mission had been accomplished under extreme risks and has won honor for China and the people.

He expressed regards and greetings to the 101-member expedition team,

and ordered coordinated efforts to help them out of trouble and ensure their safety.

He also expressed hopes the team respond to the situation in a calm manner and return safely at an early date.

Police in San Francisco have boosted security at the Chinese consulate general there after an arson attack on Wednesday caused severe damage to the facilities.

The U.S. State Department says the San Francisco Police Department is providing 24/7 coverage at the Chinese consulate

while the investigation continues.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, now leading the investigation into the arson, says the fire was set intentionally.

China has urged the United States to take "effective measures" to protect its diplomatic institutions and staff

and prevent similar incidents.

President Xi Jinping has requested all-out efforts to ensure the safety of the staff aboard the research vessel and icebreaker Xuelong, which is trapped in heavy ice after its rescue of passengers on a Russian vessel stranded in Antarctica.

Xi Jinping said Xuelong's rescue mission had been accomplished under extreme risks and has won honor for China and the people. He expressed regards and greetings to the 101-member expedition team, and ordered coordinated efforts to help them out of trouble and ensure their safety.

He also expressed hopes the team respond to the situation in a calm manner and return safely at an early date.

Police in San Francisco have boosted security at the Chinese consulate general there after an arson attack on Wednesday caused severe damage to the facilities.

The U.S. State Department says the San Francisco Police Department is providing 24/7 coverage at the Chinese consulate while the investigation continues.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, now leading the investigation into the arson, says the fire was set intentionally.

China has urged the United States to take "effective measures" to protect its diplomatic institutions and staff and prevent similar incidents.