Japanese Mother and Child Attacked, Brave Chinese Woman Who Protected Them Died

In a recent incident in Suzhou, China, a Japanese mother and her child were attacked by a man wielding a knife while they were waiting for a school bus. The attacker, a Chinese national identified as Zhou, also critically injured a Chinese woman, Hu Youping, who intervened to protect the mother and child. Despite her brave efforts, Hu succumbed to her injuries a few days later.

The attack occurred on June 24, 2024, near a bus stop serving the Suzhou Japanese School. The Japanese mother and her child suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at a hospital. The suspect was detained at the scene, and the motive for the attack remains unclear.

The Japanese Embassy in Beijing has urged Japanese nationals in China to take precautions due to a rise in such incidents.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has expressed regret over the attack and emphasized its commitment to ensuring the safety of all foreigners in the country.