(LinkAsia: August 31, 2012)
Yul Kwon:
Staying in Beijing, a diplomatic incident between Asia's top two powers. A few days ago, the Chinese capital was the scene of a minor attack involving Japan's Ambassador to China. This came after weeks of rising tensions over territorial disputes in the East China Sea. There've been anti-Japanese demonstrations all over China, and anti-Chinese demonstrations in Tokyo. But both governments are trying to calm things down. Japanese broadcaster NHK has this story.

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NHK World NEWSLINE
Airdate: August 27, 2012

Reporter:
Two vehicles forced the ambassador's car to a stop on Monday evening. A man ripped the Japanese flag from the hood of the car, then fled. An embassy worker took photos. The embassy gave them to the Beijing Public Security Bureau. Japanese officials demanded that police investigate and arrest those responsible. Security Bureau officials responded by saying they'll work with other departments to look into the incident. Chinese officials say they regret what occurred, and they say they won't let it happen again.

Ambassador Uichiro Niwa made his first public comments since the incident. He said it's important to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals and those working for Japanese firms in China.

Man on the Street 1:
I support what happened, because it was a passionate, patriotic act aimed at protecting China's national interests.

Woman on the Street 1:
I can't agree with such an action. The act wasn't rational. I think they should think about how they would feel if the same thing happened to a Chinese ambassador.

Yul Kwon:
Chinese police say they have some suspects in custody and may charge them with damaging property.