(Japan, 8th) A Chinese tourist was attacked in Japan, prompting the Chinese Embassy in Japan to advise Chinese citizens and tourists in Japan to strengthen their safety precautions.
Japanese media reported that around 8 PM on the 6th, a 37-year-old Chinese male tourist was stabbed by a man on a sidewalk in Kyoto, Japan, suffering injuries from his right collarbone to his right abdomen. After the incident, the assailant fled the scene. The police are investigating the case as an attempted murder.
On the evening of the 7th, the Chinese Embassy in Japan issued a statement on their WeChat public account, saying that the Consulate General in Osaka promptly contacted and sympathized with the injured tourist and expressed concerns to the Japanese police, demanding that the suspect be apprehended quickly and the perpetrator be severely punished.
The Chinese Embassy in Japan also reminded Chinese citizens, especially tourists visiting Japan, to enhance their safety precautions and awareness. They should pay close attention to local public security situations, inquire about recent violent incidents, and avoid areas with complex populations and chaotic public security.
The announcement advises adherence to local laws and regulations and recommends staying calm and handling situations properly in the event of targeted discrimination or disputes to avoid altercations and physical conflicts, ensuring personal safety and preserving evidence. In case of emergencies, reports should be made promptly to the local police, and contact should be made with the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in Japan or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Services Emergency Hotline for assistance.
Japanese media reported that around 8 PM on the 6th, a 37-year-old Chinese male tourist was stabbed by a man on a sidewalk in Kyoto, Japan, suffering injuries from his right collarbone to his right abdomen. After the incident, the assailant fled the scene. The police are investigating the case as an attempted murder.
On the evening of the 7th, the Chinese Embassy in Japan issued a statement on their WeChat public account, saying that the Consulate General in Osaka promptly contacted and sympathized with the injured tourist and expressed concerns to the Japanese police, demanding that the suspect be apprehended quickly and the perpetrator be severely punished.
The Chinese Embassy in Japan also reminded Chinese citizens, especially tourists visiting Japan, to enhance their safety precautions and awareness. They should pay close attention to local public security situations, inquire about recent violent incidents, and avoid areas with complex populations and chaotic public security.
The announcement advises adherence to local laws and regulations and recommends staying calm and handling situations properly in the event of targeted discrimination or disputes to avoid altercations and physical conflicts, ensuring personal safety and preserving evidence. In case of emergencies, reports should be made promptly to the local police, and contact should be made with the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in Japan or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Global Consular Protection and Services Emergency Hotline for assistance.