The Chinese Embassy in Japan responds to the opening of the trial in the Murata Koda knife attack case, urging the Japanese side to impose severe punishment
The Chinese Embassy in Japan responds to the Tokyo knife intrusion case, calling on the Japanese side to handle it seriously in accordance with the law Direct coverage of the case’s progress and China’s position, with attention to subsequent investigations and corrective measures
On October 1, the Tokyo District Court held its first open hearing in the case involving former SelfDefense Forces official Akihiro Murata, who is suspected of illegally intruding into the Chinese Embassy in Japan while carrying a knife. The Chinese Embassy in Japan responded, calling on the Japanese side to treat the case seriously and handle it in accordance with the law.
A spokesperson for the embassy said that this incident gravely violated the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, infringed on China’s sovereignty and dignity, and also posed a threat to the safety of Chinese diplomatic personnel and embassy premises. The Chinese side believes the facts of the case are clear and the evidence is conclusive, and urges the Japanese side to thoroughly investigate the relevant issues, implement corrective measures, and provide a responsible explanation.