[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chinese Embassies and Consulates in Japan Advise Chinese Citizens to Avoid Traveling to Japan in the Near Future] Golden Finance reported on March 26 that in recent times, public security in Japan has been unstable, with frequent criminal incidents targeting Chinese citizens. The safety environment for Chinese citizens in Japan has continued to deteriorate. On March 24, an active-duty officer of Japan's Self-Defense Forces forcibly broke into the Chinese Embassy in Japan by climbing over the wall with a knife, posing a severe threat to the personal safety of Chinese diplomatic personnel and the security of diplomatic facilities. The nature and impact of this incident are extremely serious. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chinese embassies and consulates in Japan solemnly advise Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Japan in the near future. Those already in Japan should closely monitor the local security situation, enhance their safety awareness, and strengthen self-protection measures. In case of emergencies, please promptly report to the police and contact the Chinese embassies and consulates in Japan for assistance. (Xinhua News Agency)