Japanese Soldier Arrested at Chinese Embassy

0:00On March 25, Japan has expressed regrets to China after police arrested a 23-year-old soldier from his ground self-defense force for allegedly trespassing into the Chinese embassy in Tokyo. The incident happened Tuesday morning when the man from a base in Miyazaki prefecture climbed a wall into the compound carrying a knife. Japan's top government spokesman called the arrest extremely regrettable, noting police were already providing security nearby and have now added more. Steph, China lodged a strong protest, accusing Japan of failing to control its military personnel and demanding a full investigation, punishment, and preventive steps. Meanwhile, tensions between the two countries are running high amid disputes over Taiwan, but officials on both sides say they're cooperating to. Handle this case and avoid further issues.