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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
TOKYO, March 25 (Xinhua) — Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara on Wednesday called it "regrettable" that a Self-Defense Forces member illegally entered the Chinese Embassy in Japan and vowed that the government will take measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
Speaking at a regular press conference, the politician stated that the government will take appropriate measures in accordance with current international and domestic legislation and in cooperation with the relevant ministries.
"It is extremely regrettable that one of the Self-Defense Forces, who are supposed to uphold the law, was arrested on suspicion of illegal entry," said Minoru Kihara.
He added that police had stepped up security around the embassy and that further measures would be taken in accordance with the results of the investigation.
According to the Chinese Embassy in Japan, a man who identified himself as an "active member of the Japan Self-Defense Forces" climbed over a fence and entered the embassy grounds on Tuesday morning, where he threatened to kill Chinese diplomats.
The embassy sent a serious message to the Japanese side and expressed a strong protest, demanding a responsible explanation of what happened.
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