On July 31, an attack targeting a Japanese mother and child occurred in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. On August 1, Japanese media visited the scene, Suzhou's downtown Xinghai Square Metro Station, to conduct filming. (Video screenshot)
[People News] On July 31, a Japanese mother and her child were attacked in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. The mother sustained injuries but was not in a life-threatening condition. On August 1, Japanese media visited the scene — the downtown Xinghai Square Metro Station — to film a report. During the process, a police officer and a Metro employee attempted to stop the Japanese reporters from filming. The Japanese government has lodged a protest with Beijing, demanding the safety of Japanese nationals in China and calling for the prevention of similar incidents.
According to the Nikkei, on the evening of July 31, the Japanese mother and child were heading to the restroom inside the station after taking the metro when they were struck by an object resembling a stone. The mother was injured but not seriously. The status and motive of the assailant remain unknown.
The following day, August 1, reporters from a Japanese TV station arrived at the scene to conduct interviews and report on the incident.
A female Japanese reporter holding a microphone said on camera: "The incident occurred in the bustling downtown area of Suzhou, at the entrance of the metro station connected to the crime scene. According to reports, a Japanese mother and child were attacked at the commercial facility connected to Xinghai Square. According to the Japanese Embassy in China, a mother and her child were walking inside the metro station in Suzhou yesterday evening when a man suddenly attacked them with a stone-like object. The mother, after receiving medical treatment, was diagnosed with minor injuries. The attacker fled the scene after the child screamed for help. Local police have since arrested a Chinese male suspect."
A similar attack took place in Suzhou in June 2023, when a Japanese mother and child were stabbed by a Chinese man, resulting in the death of a Chinese bus assistant. Recently, China has released a film about the Nanjing Massacre and held events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, fueling concerns about rising anti-Japanese sentiment. In response to this latest incident, the Japanese government has urged China to prevent future attacks and ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in the country.
During the Japanese reporter’s live coverage, a local woman noticed the filming and reported it to a male police officer. Upon realizing the reporters were Japanese, the officer turned around and walked away, making a phone call—presumably to his superiors. A female metro employee also approached the reporters, trying to stop the filming while saying: "Stop filming! Stop filming!"
One male police officer, who had tried to stop the filming, immediately turned away and made a phone call after learning the reporters were from Japan. (Video screenshot)
Undeterred, the Japanese reporters continued filming and completed their report.
In June 2024, another violent incident occurred in Suzhou, when a Chinese man attacked a school bus serving the Japanese school in the city. A Japanese mother and child were injured. A Chinese female school bus guide, Hu Youping, was fatally stabbed while trying to stop the attacker.
The CCP has designated 2025 as the commemorative year for the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japan in the War of Resistance.
On July 25, China released a new domestic film titled "Nanjing Photo Studio", which closely recreates historical scenes from the Nanjing Massacre. In addition, a film titled "731", focusing on Japan’s infamous Unit 731 of the Kwantung Army, was originally scheduled for release on July 31. However, as of now, its screening in Chinese cinemas has not been confirmed and may have been postponed.
A mother with children attending the Japanese School in Suzhou expressed concern and anxiety over another similar incident. The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China, which represents Japanese companies operating in China, expressed deep regret and strongly urged the authorities to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals living in the country. △
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