Two Chinese nationals were assaulted with iron pipes in Tokyo’s Kanda district around 9 a.m. on 31 July, sustaining serious head injuries that are not considered life-threatening. Tokyo Metropolitan Police said four unidentified men, thought to be in their twenties, fled the scene and remain at large. The victims reported no demand for money or valuables, and investigators have yet to establish a motive. China’s embassy in Tokyo issued a security alert to its citizens, visited the victims and local police, and pressed Japanese authorities to move quickly to apprehend the suspects. The mission also lodged a formal protest with Japan’s foreign ministry, citing rising xenophobic sentiment and calling for stronger measures to protect Chinese residents and visitors. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a regular briefing in Beijing that the ministry is closely following the case and has asked Japan to ensure the safety and legitimate rights of Chinese nationals. Japanese police have opened an aggravated assault investigation and are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby streets.