Archive · 3 Jun 2025

Two Japanese Men Killed in Dalian, China Over Dispute

Two Japanese Men Killed in Dalian, China Over Dispute

Two Japanese men were killed in the Chinese city of Dalian due to a disagreement with a Chinese business partner.

The partner, a man named Yuan, was arrested shortly after the police were informed of the killings.

The victims were in China at the time of the incident, and the suspect was a long-time resident of Japan who did business with the victims.

The police have not released details on the nature of the dispute or the cause of death.

The incident has raised concerns among Japanese travelers and residents in China.

Dalian has historical significance, previously being a Russian naval base that was later taken by Japan.

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