Japanese national attacked in eastern China

NHK

3 days ago

A Japanese national has been attacked with a stone-like object in the city of Suzhou, eastern China.
The Japanese Consulate General in Shanghai says a Japanese mother who was with her child was struck in a subway station in the city in the province of Jiangsu on Thursday.
The victim was reportedly treated at a hospital, but her injury was not life-threatening and she later went home.
Sources say a male suspect fled the scene. Local police told the Japanese side on Friday that the suspect was detained.
In June last year, also in Suzhou, there was a fatal attack on a Japanese school bus. A Chinese bus attendant was killed and a Japanese woman and her child were injured.
Following the latest incident, the Japanese government asked the Chinese government to promptly apprehend the suspect, prevent similar incidents and ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in China.
China says this year marks the 80th anniversary of its World War Two victory over Japan. Related movies are screened and a military parade is scheduled to be held in September.
The Japanese Embassy in Beijing is calling on Japanese people to be cautious over a possible increase in anti-Japanese sentiment.
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China issued a statement following the latest incident.
It says the body takes the incident very seriously and deeply regrets that another such incident happened.
The statement says for Japanese companies in China, ensuring the safety of their employees and their families is a fundamental requirement for doing business in China.
It says the body strongly urges Japanese authorities, as well as the central and local governments of China, to ensure the safety and security of Japanese nationals and promptly disclose detailed information, including the background of the incident.