Japanese man assaults Chinese tourists and is arrested

According to Xinhua News Agency, on the evening of July 31st local time, two Chinese men were beaten by four unidentified men with iron rods on the street in Tokyo, causing serious head injuries. After the attack, the attackers drove away. At present, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police has classified the incident as an "injury event" and is still pursuing the perpetrators. The related news has attracted widespread attention at home and abroad.

On the afternoon of the 31st, Gao Jia Kun, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responded to the issue, stating that we have noticed the relevant reports, and the Chinese Embassy in Japan has immediately expressed concern to the Japanese side and is further verifying the situation. We urge the Japanese side to take effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens.

At the same time, the Chinese Embassy in Japan contacted and comforted the injured compatriots, visited the local police station where the incident occurred, and requested the Japanese side to take immediate action, arrest the suspects, and punish the offenders. Regarding the recent emergence of some xenophobic sentiments in Japanese society, the Chinese Embassy in Japan has made a serious protest to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, requesting the Japanese side to effectively protect the safety and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens in Japan. The Chinese Embassy in Japan also reminded Chinese citizens and tourists in Japan to remain vigilant and strengthen their own safety precautions.

Some media reports pointed out that there have been multiple incidents of Chinese people being attacked in Japan recently. Today, the Osaka police also announced another case of a Chinese citizen being attacked in Japan.

According to the announcement released by the Nishinari Police Station of the Osaka Prefectural Police on August 1st, a 32-year-old suspect named Takagi An (unemployed) was arrested by the police for suspected robbery and injury against a Chinese tourist.

The relevant notice shows that around 10:40 p.m. on the evening of July 30th, the suspect committed violent acts including strangulation against a 19-year-old Chinese male college student who had come to visit Osaka, stole his wallet and smartphone, and caused minor injuries to the student's right elbow. It is said that the suspect lives in the Hagi no Chaya area of Nishinari Ward, Osaka City. After being arrested, he has remained silent and only stated "nothing to say."

Local police stated that the student was returning to his accommodation from a convenience store with friends when "he was subjected to violence without any reason" by the suspect. The police are currently conducting a detailed investigation into the specific circumstances of the incident.

It is understood that the Hagi no Chaya area in Nishinari Ward of Osaka City is densely populated with homeless people and unemployed individuals, and has long been criticized for poor public security and living environment. However, many overseas students also live in this area.

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