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Chinese Embassy in Japan Says Authorities Fail to Act on Threats
China says Japanese police failed to respond effectively after threats, a break-in and bomb hoaxes targeted its embassy, officials said.
- On Thursday, the Chinese Embassy in Japan reported receiving multiple "terrorist threats" over the past month, including a bomb threat and an intrusion, while criticizing Japanese authorities for failing to implement effective security measures.
- Diplomatic tensions escalated since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested in November that Chinese military action against Taiwan could warrant a Japanese military response.
- Acting Chinese Ambassador to Japan Shi Yong detailed a March 5 letter threatening "wiping out all Chinese," followed by a late March incident where a Ground Self-Defence Force member trespassed at the compound carrying a knife.
- China lodged a formal protest with Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding security lapses; although Japanese police increased patrols, Shi stated the diplomatic mission remains "exposed to threats."
- An additional March 31 online bomb threat from an individual claiming to be a Japan Self-Defence Forces reserve officer remains under investigation, with no confirmation regarding whether any device was discovered.
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Chinese embassy urges Tokyo to probe threats
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