China embassy urges Tokyo to probe threats against diplomats

The Chinese embassy in Japan has lodged a strong protest with Tokyo, demanding a thorough investigation and severe punishment for individuals who have targeted its diplomats with threats and intrusions. The embassy highlighted three alarming incidents within a month, including a break-in by someone claiming SDF ties and a bomb threat from a purported former military officer. Beijing views these acts with extreme seriousness, particularly given the alleged backgrounds of the perpetrators, and questions whether external forces are instigating these attacks. This escalation comes amid already deteriorating relations between China and Japan, fueled by recent remarks from a Japanese minister concerning Taiwan. The embassy's firm stance underscores China's commitment to protecting its diplomatic personnel and its expectation that host countries uphold their security obligations. The incidents are seen as a direct challenge, and China demands accountability to ensure such events do not recur.

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We once again strongly urge the Japanese side to expedite the investigation to clarify the facts of the case and "severely punish the perpetrators in accordance with the law."