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Chen, Annette Lu slightly wounded in shooting
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2004-03-19 20:35

Taiwan authorities' leaders Chen Shui-bian and Annette Lu were slightly wounded in a shooting at 13:45 Friday in Tainan city during electoral campaigning, local media reported.

The incident is under investigation, Taiwan authorities said.

In Beijing, asked to comment on the incident, spokesman with the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said: "We've taken note of the shooting at Chen Shui-bian and Annette Lu."

As the truth of the incident remains unclear at present, "we'll continue to follow the developments," the spokesman added.

 
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