BEIJING – Chinese diplomatic officials are demanding that Japan pursue maximum legal penalties against a person who illegally entered China’s embassy facility in Tokyo while carrying a blade.
The incident occurred Tuesday when an individual breached the embassy compound while possessing a knife measuring approximately 7.1 inches in length, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian during a Wednesday briefing with reporters.
Japanese law enforcement took the suspect into custody following the security breach, Jian confirmed. He noted that Chinese embassy personnel are working alongside Tokyo police as the investigation continues.
