China has lodged a strong protest with Japan following an alleged "forceful break-in" at its embassy in Tokyo on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. According to Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, an individual claiming to be an active-duty Japan Self-Defence Forces officer scaled the embassy wall and entered the premises, reportedly admitting to illegal actions and threatening Chinese diplomatic personnel. China expressed deep shock and urged Tokyo to conduct a thorough investigation, punish those responsible, and provide an explanation, emphasizing the need to guarantee the safety of Chinese diplomatic missions and personnel. This incident occurs amidst deteriorating relations between the two nations, exacerbated by recent remarks from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan and Japan's intention to downgrade its description of ties with China.