China urges punishment of perpetrators after 2 Taiwan compatriots injured in Tokyo

(ECNS) — A Chinese spokesperson on Wednesday responded to reports that the suspects involved in the serious assault on two Taiwan compatriots in July have been arrested, and urged the Japanese side to swiftly and severely punish the perpetrators.

Peng Qingen, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, stated that since the beginning of this year, Japan has experienced deteriorating public security, with multiple inciden ts of tourists, including Taiwanese compatriots, being attacked.

The spokesperson added that recently the Japanese prime minister openly made blatant provocative remarks on Taiwan, severely undermining the atmosphere for people-to-people exchanges. There is also an increase in anti-China and xenophobic extremist behaviors by right-wing forces in Japan, posing significant risks to the safety and lives of tourists.

“Taiwanese compatriots are our flesh and blood. We strongly condemn such violent acts and urge the Japanese side to swiftly and severely punish the perpetrators,” stated the spokesperson.