Officials in Tokyo have confirmed the tragic death of a 10-year-old Japanese student who was fatally attacked while attending a Japanese school in southern China. The incident, which occurred near the Shenzhen Japanese School, has sparked concerns and calls for preventive measures from Japanese authorities.
The suspect responsible for the stabbing has been taken into custody, although the motive behind the attack remains unclear. The Japanese Foreign Minister expressed deep condolences over the student's death and emphasized the need for enhanced safety measures, particularly during the sensitive period surrounding the anniversary of Japan's historical invasion of China in the 1930s.
In response to the incident, Japanese officials have urged Beijing to provide detailed information about the attack and to take necessary steps to prevent similar occurrences in the future. Japanese schools in China have been instructed to review their security protocols to ensure the safety of their students.
This tragic event follows a series of recent knife attacks in China, including a similar incident at a school bus stop in Suzhou that resulted in the death of a Chinese national and injuries to a Japanese mother and child. Another attack in Jilin targeted four U.S. university instructors and a Chinese bystander, highlighting the need for increased vigilance and precautionary measures.
The Japanese Embassy has issued a warning to Japanese citizens residing in China, advising them to remain vigilant in light of these recent attacks. The Japanese Consulate in Guangzhou has also called for measures to prevent further violence and ensure the safety of all individuals in the region.
As investigations into the Shenzhen attack continue, both Japanese and Chinese authorities are working to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident and to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
