Senior Japanese minister expresses regret over military officer’s arrest at Chinese embassy
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A Japanese Ground Self-Defence Force officer, Kodai Murata, was arrested for allegedly trespassing on the Chinese embassy grounds in Tokyo with an 18cm knife. The incident occurred when Murata reportedly entered the embassy premises with the intent to confront the Chinese ambassador, Wu Jianghao, about his statements regarding Japan. No injuries were reported, and a knife was found in the embassy's shrubbery. Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara expressed regret over the incident, stating that police are investigating and security has been increased at the embassy. Murata admitted to the trespass and told police he planned to take his own life if his demands were not met.
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AI-ExtractedJapan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the incident was “truly regrettable”.
Murata is suspected of bringing an 18cm (7-inch) knife onto the Chinese embassy premises.
Tokyo police identified Kodai Murata, a second lieutenant with the Ground Self-Defence Force (SDF), as the suspect.
The suspect told police he wanted to confront the Chinese ambassador and demand he stop making hardline remarks about Japan.
The suspect admitted breaking into the premises.
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