reader Posted September 21 Posted September 21 From BBC The killing of a Japanese schoolboy in the Chinese city of Shenzhen has sparked worry among Japanese expats living in China, with top firms warning their workers to be vigilant. Toshiba and Toyota have told their staff to take precautions against any possible violence, while Panasonic is offering its employees free flights home. Japanese authorities have repeated their condemnation of the killing while urging the Chinese government to ensure the safety of their citizens. The stabbing of the 10-year-old boy on Wednesday was the third high-profile attack on foreigners in China in recent months. Some members of the Japanese expatriate community in China have told the BBC they are worried about their children's safety. One man, a 53-year-old businessman who has lived in Shenzhen for nearly a decade, said he would be sending his daughter back overseas to university earlier than usual. "We always considered Shenzhen a safe place to live as it's relatively open to foreigners, but now we are all more cautious about our safety," he said. "Many Japanese people are deeply concerned, and numerous relatives and friends have reached out to check on my safety." https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg9nwxy388o tm_nyc 1 Quote
