Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Japan's expression of regret is far from enough; urges them to conduct a thorough investigation as soon as possible.

On March 27, the People’s Financial News reported that the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lin Jian, presided over a routine press conference. A reporter asked about the statement made by Japan’s Defense Minister at a press conference on the 27th, expressing regret that a self-defense officer, who should have obeyed laws and discipline, had intruded into the Chinese embassy and was arrested on suspicion of trespassing. At the same time, Japanese media reported that the individual had no intention to harm. What is the latest development regarding this incident? Lin Jian stated that more and more facts have come to light. The offender is a junior officer of the Self-Defense Forces who chose the embassy’s commuting hours to illegally scale the wall with a sharp weapon and infiltrate the Chinese embassy, then remained hidden in the bushes for a long time. We cannot help but ask, what was he waiting for while hiding for so long? What did he plan to do? The Japanese side has yet to provide any explanation. Initially, right-wing elements in Japan attempted to whitewash this criminal’s identity, insisting it could not be a Self-Defense Forces officer, but the facts have sharply contradicted them. The Japanese side has expressed deep regret to the Chinese side regarding this incident, but that is far from enough. We once again urge the Japanese side to conduct a thorough investigation promptly and give the Chinese side a responsible explanation. (CCTV News)