 [NYPOST] China is being urged to take action against a Chinese national who allegedly threw hot coffee on a nine-month-old baby despite the man being protected from extradition under Chinese law.
Baby Luka was with his mom in Hanlon Park on August 27, 2024 when a man, not known to the family, dumped a Thermos of hot coffee on him before fleeing the scene in a random attack which sparked public outcry.
The infant sustained burns to 60 percent of his body, including his face and upper body, and was forced to undergo multiple surgeries.
The man was captured on CCTV footage fleeing the scene but authorities were unable to track him down.
Just days after, the suspect — who was identified as a 33-year-old Chinese national — drove to New South Wales and flew out of Sydney on August 31. It is believed he returned to China via New Zealand.
Almost a year on from the incident, authorities are pushing for China to take action against the alleged offender, The Australian reports.
Under Chinese law, citizens cannot be extradited for prosecution to foreign countries.
It is understood that evidence from Queensland Police against the suspect has been provided to Chinese authorities. However,
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authorities have refused to confirm the move, the publication reports.
''There are ongoing conversations between Australia and China in relation to this matter,'' an unnamed source told the publication, adding ''it's been made clear that they don't extradite their own''.
Queensland Police last year put an arrest warrant out for the man for intending to cause grievous bodily harm, which carries a maximum life sentence.
In June, Acting Commissioner Shane Chelepy told radio station 4BC investigations into the ''horrible incident'' were ongoing almost one year on.
''This isn't something we've parked in a corner; this was a very serious offence, and we're working hard on it,'' he said.
''What I can say is we're still working with our international partners to progress this matter and to get a resolution here. 
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[NYPOST] China is being urged to take action against a Chinese national who allegedly threw hot coffee on a nine-month-old baby despite the man being protected from extradition under Chinese law.