Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is set to meet her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in New York to address the fatal stabbing of a Japanese schoolboy in Shenzhen, China. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of Japanese citizens in China, prompting Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to demand an explanation and increased security measures. The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, where Kamikawa is expected to push for assurances from China regarding the protection of Japanese nationals. This diplomatic engagement highlights the growing tensions between the two nations over the safety of their citizens abroad.
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Japan, China foreign ministers to meet in New York over fatal stabbing of Japanese boy in Shenzhen
TOKYO – Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa will meet her Chinese counterpart, Mr Wang Yi, in New York on Sept 23, the foreign ministry said. Ms Kamikawa will request that security be enforced following the stabbing of a Japanese schoolboy in China, public broadcaster NHK reported.
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Schoolboy’s death: Japan’s foreign minister to meet Chinese counterpart in New York
After the attack last week in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida demanded an explanation and urged China to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens