Vandalism of Revered Japanese War Shrine by Chinese Nationals Raises Concerns About China’s ‘Hate Education’

Vandalism of Revered Japanese War Shrine by Chinese Nationals Raises Concerns About China’s ‘Hate Education’
The stone pillar (R) at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo that was vandalized in May by Chinese nationals, on July 10, 2024. Kazuhiro Nogi/ AFP via Getty Images
Sean Tseng
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An incident in Tokyo involving vandalism by Chinese nationals of a revered site commemorating Japan’s fallen soldiers may be a reflection of the “hate education” long promoted by the Beijing regime.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department’s Public Security Bureau has apprehended Jiang Zhuojun, a 29-year-old Chinese national residing in Saitama Prefecture, for allegedly helping deface the Yasukuni Shrine war memorial.