Reporter from Xinhua News Agency The recent surge in violent crime in many parts of the COUNTRY has even led New York state to declare a state of emergency. US President Joe Biden held a White House meeting to discuss the response and called for a national crime prevention policy.

Us media and experts believe that the recent surge in violent crimes is due to multiple factors, such as the weak economy, the continuing epidemic and the proliferation of guns, which have compounded social conflicts. It is doubtful how effective the White House's prescription will be in treating the chronic violence in the United States.