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Chinese Embassy Accuses Japan of Neglecting Security Threats Following Breach

Published: Apr. 17, 2026 1:31 a.m. GMT+8

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Police enhanced security in front of the Chinese Embassy in Japan on March 24, 2026. Photo: VCG

The Chinese Embassy in Japan has accused Tokyo of neglecting repeated terrorist threats against its diplomatic mission after an armed Japanese soldier breached the diplomatic compound.

At a press conference on Thursday, Chinese Chargé d'Affaires Shi Yong revealed that the embassy received two separate threats from individuals claiming ties to Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF) surrounding a physical intrusion late last month.

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Chinese Embassy accuses Japan of neglecting terror threats after SDF officer Kodai Murata breached compound on March 24 with 18-cm knife.
Threats: March 5 letter from claimed ex-military/police threatening Chinese killings; March 31 online bomb threat by SDF reserve claimant.
Shi Yong slams stalled probes despite 30 police contacts, disputes motives; Japan regrets incident, boosts security.

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