Beijing, Tokyo Reaffirm Ties After Fatal Stabbing of Japanese Schoolboy

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Citizens lay flowers Friday at the entrance to Shenzhen Japanese School in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province. Photo: VCG

China and Japan have agreed to maintain communication to prevent the killing of a Japanese schoolboy in Shenzhen from hurting bilateral ties, the Chinese foreign ministry said.

The two sides “recognized” each other’s efforts in handling the tragic incident and China stands ready to continue building a “constructive and stable” relationship with Japan, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lin Jian said during a daily briefing Monday.

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China and Japan are maintaining communication to ensure the killing of a Japanese boy in Shenzhen doesn’t damage bilateral relations.
A 10-year-old Japanese boy was fatally stabbed, prompting high-level discussions and calls for investigation and social media moderation.
The incident follows a history of targeted attacks with China vowing to address anti-Japanese sentiment and maintain welcoming policies.

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Panasonic Holdings Corp.: Following the incident, Panasonic Holdings Corp. is one of several Japanese companies that offered to send their employees in China back to Japan temporarily.

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What Happened When

June, 2024：: A Japanese woman and her child were attacked in East China’s Jiangsu province while they were waiting for a school bus.

Sept. 18, 2024：: A 10-year-old Japanese boy was stabbed on his way to school in Shenzhen, China.

September 23, 2024, Monday morning：: Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Tsuge Yoshifumi met with China’s Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong in Beijing.