Shenzhen stabbing: Boy's killing in China sparks Japanese fears

Stabbing of 10-year-old schoolboy in Shenzhen is the second attack on Japanese nationals this year.

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Toshiba and Toyota have told their staff to take precautions against any possible violence, while Panasonic is offering its employees free flights home.

Japanese authorities have repeated their condemnation of the killing while urging the Chinese government to ensure the safety of their citizens.

The stabbing of the 10-year-old boy on Wednesday was the third high-profile attack on foreigners in China in recent months.

In a statement issued to the BBC, electronics giant Panasonic said it would "prioritise the safety and health of employees" in mainland China in the wake of the latest attack.

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