Japanese student, 10, dies after stabbing in China

Authorities say the boy was attacked outside Shenzhen Japanese School in southern China.

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The boy, who was enrolled at the Shenzhen Japanese School, succumbed to his injuries early on Thursday, Japanese officials said.

His assailant, a 44-year-old man surnamed Zhong, was arrested on the spot, local police said.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called the attack "extremely despicable" and said Tokyo had "strongly urged" Beijing for an explanation "as soon as possible".

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the case was being investigated and that China and Japan were "in communication".

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