Japan asks Beijing to ensure citizens' safety after new attack in Chinese city of Suzhou
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The incident took place at a subway station on Thursday and involved an attacker carrying what appeared to be a rock, the Japanese embassy said.
Japanese media reports said that the woman, who was with her son at the time of the attack, had been injured but her life was not thought to be in danger.
The local authorities were investigating the incident and working to apprehend the suspect, the embassy said.
'The Japanese government has urged the Chinese government to swiftly apprehend and severely punish the suspect, prevent similar incidents and ensure the safety of Japanese nationals,' it added. 'We will continue to take appropriate action to protect Japanese citizens.'
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The embassy has also sent an email to its citizens in China telling them to take extra safety precautions.
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