A 10-year-old Japanese boy was fatally stabbed in Shenzhen, China, just meters away from the Shenzhen Japanese School.
The attack occurred on Wednesday morning, and the child succumbed to his injuries the following day.
Attack Details:
According to Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, the boy’s father is a Japanese citizen, while his mother is Chinese.
The suspected attacker, a 44-year-old man, was apprehended at the scene and is currently under investigation.
Government Responses:
Both China and Japan have expressed their condolences and are cooperating in the investigation.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian characterized the attack as an “individual” incident and assured that China is committed to ensuring the safety of foreign citizens within its borders.
Japan has requested a detailed explanation from China regarding the circumstances surrounding the attack and has urged its citizens residing in China to exercise caution.
Kamikawa expressed deep regret for the incident, particularly given its proximity to the anniversary of the Mukden incident, a historical event that triggered the Sino-Japanese War.
Previous Attacks:
This is not the first time a Japanese educational facility in China has been targeted. In recent months, there have been several knife attacks targeting Japanese citizens and institutions.
In June, a man assaulted a bus associated with a Japanese school in Suzhou, resulting in the death of a Chinese national who intervened to protect Japanese students.
Safety Concerns:
The Japanese embassy in China has issued a warning to its citizens, advising them to be vigilant and take precautions.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of Japanese nationals in China, particularly in the wake of these recent attacks.
