English translation:
In Dalian, Liaoning Province, northeastern China, two Japanese nationals were murdered, and local authorities have detained a Chinese suspect, it has been revealed.
According to sources familiar with Japan-China relations, on the 25th of last month, the Japanese Consulate General in Shenyang received a notification from the Liaoning Provincial Public Security Bureau stating that “two Japanese nationals were murdered in Dalian City.”
Details such as the age of the two victims have not been disclosed, but one of them was confirmed to be male. Officials from the consulate confirmed his death and informed the bereaved family.
The suspect, a Chinese national, has already been detained on suspicion of murder and is currently under investigation.
Authorities explained that the cause of the incident was “a business-related dispute between acquaintances.”
Sources involved in Japan-China relations commented that “it is highly likely to be an individual dispute.”
by xjp_89-64