A policeman stands guard at an entrance to the Chinese embassy in Tokyo, Japan, on March 25, 2026. /VCG
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) convened a gathering on Monday over the incident wherein an active-duty Self-Defense Forces officer forcibly entered the Chinese Embassy in Japan.
NPA Commissioner General Yoshinobu Kusunoki mentioned on the assembly that the incident “should not have happened” and described it as “extremely unusual and serious.”
Kusunoki careworn the necessity to stop related incidents from occurring once more and referred to as for thorough strengthening of safety measures to guard diplomatic missions.
About 70 senior cops from 12 prefectures that host international embassies and consulates attended the assembly.
Kodai Murata, a 23-year-old second lieutenant within the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, allegedly scaled a wall and broke into the Chinese embassy in Tokyo whereas carrying a knife on March 24.
The Japanese authorities has to this point solely described the incident as “regrettable,” drawing widespread criticism inside Japan.
Source: CGTN