Chinese consulate in San Francisco says attacked by 'violent' vehicle crash

An unidentified person drove a vehicle and "violently" crashed it into the Chinese Consulate-General in San Francisco on Monday, the consulate said.

The incident posed "serious threat" to life and safety of staff, and damaged facilities and property, the consulate said in a statement.

"We condemn this violent attack and reserves the right to pursue responsibility for the incident," it said, adding it has lodged solemn representations to the U.S. side.