A 10-year-old Japanese boy was fatally stabbed near his school in Shenzhen, China, on the anniversary of Japan’s 1931 invasion of Manchuria, a date that often reignites anti-Japanese sentiment. The attacker, a 44-year-old man, was apprehended at the scene. Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa have demanded a thorough explanation from China and heightened security for Japanese nationals. The incident, the second attack near a Japanese school in recent months, has alarmed the Japanese expatriate community and major Japanese companies operating in China. Chinese authorities have expressed condolences and described the case as isolated, but rising nationalism and xenophobia are concerns. The Japanese government continues to press for detailed information and protective measures for its citizens in China.