China's Tokyo embassy sounds alarm after 2 citizens attacked in Japan
Four unidentified men armed with iron pipes attacked two Chinese men as they were walking in Tokyo's Kanda district at around 9am, according to Japanese media reports.
The two victims sustained head wounds but their condition was not life-threatening.
Police were searching for the attackers, who were believed to be in their 20s and reportedly not known to the Chinese men before the incident. The victims said the suspects did not make any demands for money or valuables.
The Chinese embassy said it immediately contacted the injured individuals and visited the police station in the area, urging Japanese authorities to take swift action to apprehend the suspects.
'In response to the recent xenophobic sentiments in Japanese society, the embassy has lodged a solemn representation with Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, demanding concrete measures to be taken by the Japanese side in terms of protecting the safety and legitimate rights of Chinese citizens in Japan,' it said.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the ministry had promptly conveyed concerns to the Japanese authorities and was working to understand the situation.
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