According to a report by the Japan Keizai Shimbun, the Tokyo District Public Prosecution Office filed a formal charge against Kunitaka Kōdai on July 27, accusing him of building intrusion, violation of the Weapons and Fire Control Law, and coercion. Kōdai was a member of the Self-Defense Forces who had broken into the Chinese Embassy in Japan with a knife.
Murakawa Kōdai, Photo. CCTV News
On March 24th, Village Commander of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces, Grade 3, Kudanryo Murada Kōdai, entered the Chinese Embassy in Japan by breaking through a wall with a knife. According to the Chinese Embassy in Japan, Murada was carrying a sharp knife measuring 31 centimeters and broke through the wall to enter the embassy, threatening to kill Chinese diplomats. The facts are clear, and the evidence is conclusive.
On June 17, Lin Jian, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that nearly three months have passed since the incident occurred. The Japanese investigation and handling process has been slow, and violent incidents threatening the safety of Chinese embassies and consulates in Japan continue to occur. China is seriously dissatisfied and has repeatedly raised concerns regarding this matter.
Lin Jian said that this incident once again exposes many deep-seated problems in Japan, including the rampant right-wing ideology and forces within Japan, where objective and rational voices are suppressed. The Japanese government's wrong policies on issues related to Sino-Japanese relations, such as history and Taiwan, have had a profound impact. There is a severe lack of proper historical education, and incorrect historical views are prevalent. Japan's security policies are shifting towards an offensive and expansionist direction. Japan has lost control over the Self-Defense Forces, and within the forces themselves, there is a loss of discipline and education.
