Summary Beijing has offered to share information on suspected terrorists with Washington as part of a proposed anti-terrorism coalition. Meanwhile, Chinese officials have asked Washington to provide "concrete evidence" before striking back at those suspected of planning and assisting the Sept. 11 attacks in the United States. Chinese officials are torn between joining international cooperation — which could help to prevent similar attacks in China — and fears that any unilateral responses by Washington could trigger a wider war that could spread through Asia. Analysis Speaking at a conference of Asian and European police officials Sept. 19, Jia Chunwang, China's minister of public security, said China was committed to the international battle against terrorism. Jia's comments followed those of another ministry official who warned that countries should not disregard international law when launching attacks "under the pretext of 'anti-terrorism.