Japan journey warning after Hongkonger crushed with beer bottle in Sapporo

The consulate mentioned the assault occurred at a restaurant within the early hours of Wednesday and that Japanese police had arrested a suspect on the scene.

“The [consulate] has made representations to the local police, requiring the police to seriously hold the perpetrators accountable in accordance with the law and effectively safeguard the safety and legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens,” it mentioned.

“The Chinese consulate general in Sapporo once again reminds Chinese citizens to avoid travelling to Japan in the near future, and reminds Chinese citizens in the consular district to pay close attention to the local security situation, improve safety awareness and strengthen self-protection.”

Relations between Beijing and Tokyo have come to a standstill following remarks by lately re-elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in November that an assault on Taiwan could be a safety menace which may immediate army intervention from her nation.