A Chinese tourist was assassinated and injured on the streets of Kyoto, Japan. The Chinese Embassy in Japan called on Chinese citizens in Japan to strengthen safety precautions.

Avoid going to areas with chaotic public security

The Chinese Embassy in Japan sends a message on its WeChat public account, calling on Chinese citizens in Japan, especially tourists, to strengthen security precautions during Japan, closely monitor the local social security situation, and avoid going to areas with complex personnel and chaotic public security. If you encounter targeted discrimination and disputes, you must remain calm and properly respond to it, avoid quarrels and physical conflicts, and report the case to the police in a timely manner.

The injury occurred on Friday night. A 37-year-old Chinese tourist went to the local area for a tour. After having a meal in Xiajing District, he had an argument with an unknown man on the street. During this period, he was stabbed with a sharp weapon and sent to the hospital on the right side of his abdomen. He was not in danger of his life. The police listed the case as an attempted murder case.

The Chinese Consulate General in Osaka has asked the Japanese police to arrest the suspect as soon as possible and punish severely.