Japanese broadcaster NTV reported on Wednesday that the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo had instructed its staff to avoid going out due to rising safety concerns. The report quickly sparked media attention, prompting questions to the Chinese Foreign Ministry regarding the situation.

Responding to the query, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian dismissed the narrative presented by Japanese politicians and certain media outlets, calling it irresponsible and misleading. According to Lin Jian, some Japanese political figures and media organizations are “distorting the issue” in an attempt to misguide the public and divert attention from the real problem.

Lin Jian stated that China has observed extreme and threatening remarks directed at Chinese diplomats by Japanese right-wing provocateurs and internet users. He emphasized that these remarks have caused significant concern in China, adding that the environment created by such threats cannot be ignored.

China has formally asked Japan to take the matter seriously, conduct a thorough investigation, and work to curb such harmful statements circulating in the public domain. The spokesperson urged Japan to face the root cause of the issue and refrain from shifting blame onto China.

“We once again urge Japan to correct and retract the unjustified remarks at once,” Lin Jian said, stressing that Tokyo should stop “confusing right and wrong, diverting attention, and blaming China.”

The exchange comes amid heightened diplomatic sensitivities between the two countries, as regional tensions and political rhetoric continue to shape public discourse in both nations.

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