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Japanese officer arrested after breaking into Chinese embassy with knife

Kodai Murata, a 23-year-old JSDF second lieutenant, admitted breaking into the Chinese embassy in Tokyo with an 18cm knife; no injuries were reported and authorities have boosted security while investigating.

Mar 25th 2026 · Japan

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  • Suspect is 23-year-old Kodai Murata, a second lieutenant in the Ground Self-Defense Force.
  • Police say he brought an 18cm knife onto the embassy grounds and was arrested after entering the premises.
  • No one was injured and a blade was recovered from shrubbery on the embassy grounds.
  • Murata told police he intended to confront Ambassador Wu Jianghao over his remarks and said he planned to take his own life if rebuffed.
  • Officials called the incident regrettable, increased embassy security, and the police are continuing their investigation.

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