Chinese Embassy in Japan Reports Repeated Threats, Nearly 30 Protests to Japan
The Chinese Embassy in Japan announced that it has been subjected to continuous threats in March and has lodged nearly 30 protests with Japan, but investigations have made no progress. Threats included a letter from a group claiming to be former police and self-defense force members, an intrusion by an active SDF officer, and an online bomb threat. The embassy states these incidents violate international law and threaten diplomatic security, urging Japan to expedite investigations and punish those involved.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, April 17) The Chinese Embassy in Japan stated on April 16 that the embassy was subjected to continuous threats in March and has lodged nearly 30 protests with Japan, but the Japanese investigation has made no progress.
CCTV News reported that the Chinese Embassy in Japan held a press conference on the afternoon of April 16. Chargé d'affaires Shi Yong stated that on March 5, an organization claiming to be composed of former Japanese police officers and former Self-Defense Force members sent a threatening letter to the embassy, stating that they would attack the embassy and consulates. After the embassy received the threatening letter, it reported to the police, but the Japanese police did not take it seriously or take effective measures, and the facts have not yet been ascertained.
Shi Yong stated that on March 24, Murata Koda, an active Japanese Self-Defense Force officer, broke into the embassy with a knife by climbing over the wall. China immediately lodged a stern protest with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the police. On March 31, a person claiming to be a Japanese emergency reserve self-defense officer issued a threat to the embassy via the internet, claiming to have installed a remote-controlled bomb in the embassy.
Shi Yong pointed out that more than 40 days have passed since the embassy received the terrorist threat letters. The embassy has lodged nearly 30 protests with Japan regarding the "series of terrorist threat incidents," but the investigation into the relevant cases has made no progress.
Shi Yong stated that the above incidents seriously violate international law, seriously infringe upon China's sovereignty and dignity, and threaten the safety of Chinese diplomatic personnel and diplomatic missions. The nature of these incidents is extremely egregious, but Japan has failed to fulfill its international legal obligations and has failed to effectively protect the safety of Chinese embassies and consulates and diplomatic personnel.
The Chinese Embassy in Japan stated that it once again strongly urges Japan to accelerate the investigation of the case, severely punish the personnel involved in accordance with the law, and provide a responsible explanation to China.
Kyodo News reported on April 16 that the threatening letter received by the Chinese Embassy in Japan was issued by an "elite unit" composed of former Japanese police officers and former self-defense officers, and the letter stated, "We will attack the embassy."
Regarding the intrusion of a Japanese Self-Defense Force officer into the Chinese Embassy in Japan, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi previously expressed "great regret," stating that the Japanese authorities are fully assisting in the investigation and will handle it strictly. Former Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono previously stated that the case might be used by China for propaganda, portraying a specific narrative to the outside world, which would affect Japan's international image.
In addition, the official website of the Chinese Embassy in Japan announced on April 17 that recently, a Japanese Self-Defense Force officer broke into the embassy, right-wing elements openly harassed Chinese citizens watching a marathon, Chinese students were hit by "hit-and-run drivers" on the streets of Tokyo, and Hong Kong tourists were assaulted in a restaurant in Hokkaido. These incidents reflect the increasing safety risks for Chinese citizens in Japan. (Editors: Chen Kaiyu/Chou Huiying) 1150417
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, April 17) The Chinese Embassy in Japan stated on April 16 that the embassy was subjected to continuous threats in March and has lodged nearly 30 protests with Japan, but the Japanese investigation has made no progress.
CCTV News reported that the Chinese Embassy in Japan held a press conference on the afternoon of April 16. Chargé d'affaires Shi Yong stated that on March 5, an organization claiming to be composed of former Japanese police officers and former Self-Defense Force members sent a threatening letter to the embassy, stating that they would attack the embassy and consulates. After the embassy received the threatening letter, it reported to the police, but the Japanese police did not take it seriously or take effective measures, and the facts have not yet been ascertained.
Shi Yong stated that on March 24, Murata Koda, an active Japanese Self-Defense Force officer, broke into the embassy with a knife by climbing over the wall. China immediately lodged a stern protest with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the police. On March 31, a person claiming to be a Japanese emergency reserve self-defense officer issued a threat to the embassy via the internet, claiming to have installed a remote-controlled bomb in the embassy.
Shi Yong pointed out that more than 40 days have passed since the embassy received the terrorist threat letters. The embassy has lodged nearly 30 protests with Japan regarding the "series of terrorist threat incidents," but the investigation into the relevant cases has made no progress.
Shi Yong stated that the above incidents seriously violate international law, seriously infringe upon China's sovereignty and dignity, and threaten the safety of Chinese diplomatic personnel and diplomatic missions. The nature of these incidents is extremely egregious, but Japan has failed to fulfill its international legal obligations and has failed to effectively protect the safety of Chinese embassies and consulates and diplomatic personnel.
The Chinese Embassy in Japan stated that it once again strongly urges Japan to accelerate the investigation of the case, severely punish the personnel involved in accordance with the law, and provide a responsible explanation to China.
Kyodo News reported on April 16 that the threatening letter received by the Chinese Embassy in Japan was issued by an "elite unit" composed of former Japanese police officers and former self-defense officers, and the letter stated, "We will attack the embassy."
Regarding the intrusion of a Japanese Self-Defense Force officer into the Chinese Embassy in Japan, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi previously expressed "great regret," stating that the Japanese authorities are fully assisting in the investigation and will handle it strictly. Former Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono previously stated that the case might be used by China for propaganda, portraying a specific narrative to the outside world, which would affect Japan's international image.
In addition, the official website of the Chinese Embassy in Japan announced on April 17 that recently, a Japanese Self-Defense Force officer broke into the embassy, right-wing elements openly harassed Chinese citizens watching a marathon, Chinese students were hit by "hit-and-run drivers" on the streets of Tokyo, and Hong Kong tourists were assaulted in a restaurant in Hokkaido. These incidents reflect the increasing safety risks for Chinese citizens in Japan. (Editors: Chen Kaiyu/Chou Huiying) 1150417
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