[White House Temporarily Locked Down Due to Nearby Gunfire] According to Golden Finance, at 6:09 PM Eastern Time on May 23 (6:09 AM Beijing Time on May 24), intense gunfire was reported near the White House. As a result, the White House was temporarily locked down but has since reopened. Multiple journalists present on the North Lawn of the White House reported hearing 20 to 30 gunshots outside. The incident is said to have occurred near the intersection of 17th Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue. Secret Service personnel directed media members to take shelter in the briefing room. Snipers were positioned on the White House rooftop, and medical emergency teams were on standby. U.S. media reported that the FBI has arrived at the scene and is assisting the Secret Service in responding to the shooting incident in the vicinity of the White House. Updates will be provided to the public as conditions permit. (CCTV International News)