U.S. government warns of possible terror threat to Americans in southern China

The U.S. government is warning of a possible terrorist threat to official American facilities in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, and says it also might affect hotels and other places that Americans visit.

The warning was sent out by the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou and was dated Sunday.

"The United States government has received credible information that a terrorist threat may exist against official U.S. government facilities in Guangzhou," the warning said.

"This threat also may exist for places where Americans are known to congregate or visit, including clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools or outdoor recreation events."

It didn't give any other details, AP reported. V.A.