1. At approximately 8:00 AM on November 19, an incident occurred near an elementary school in Dingcheng District, Changde City, Hunan Province, where a vehicle rammed into a crowd. Several people, including children, were injured and transported to the hospital. However, the exact number of injuries remains unclear. According to the Japanese Embassy in China, there are no reports of Japanese nationals among the victims. The suspect was apprehended at the scene by parents and security authorities and is currently under investigation.
2.Similar incidents, including vehicular attacks and stabbings, have occurred across various locations in China, such as:
•Jiangsu Province, Wuxi City (at the Crafts and Vocational Technology Institute on November 16)
•Guangdong Province, Zhuhai City (inside a facility on November 11)
•Beijing, Haidian District (on a road near an elementary school on October 28)
•Guangdong Province, Guangzhou City, Tianhe District, Huaqing Road (on October 8)
•Shanghai, Songjiang District (inside a supermarket on September 30)
In light of these incidents, please exercise caution during outings by paying attention to your surroundings, particularly in crowded areas, and take the following precautions:
•Be vigilant of your surroundings when going out, especially in plazas or areas with large gatherings.
•Respect local customs and be mindful of your behavior and attitude when interacting with Chinese locals.
•Avoid going out alone at night, particularly late at night, as incidents in bars or other establishments may occur.
•Even during the day, refrain from speaking loudly in Japanese or engaging in conspicuous or provocative behavior, such as making noise in groups with other Japanese individuals.
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