The Japanese media has said the attackers on its ambassador to China Uichilo Niwa's car, have been detained. The number detained is not yet known. The Japanese ambassador said he believes this is a sole incident, and hopes it will not hinder bilateral ties between Japan and China.

日本媒体表示抢夺日本大使丹羽宇一郎车上国旗的袭击者已经被拘留。被拘留人数目前还不确定。丹羽宇一郎说，他相信这只是个别事件并希望这件事情不会妨碍中日关系。

Niwa added the relations of the two countries is already under pressure, and Japan would like to deal with the issue calmly. Police in Beijing have carried out investigations, and the attackers could face charges for property damage.

丹羽宇一郎补充道，日方愿意冷静地处理该事件。相关部门警方已经展开调查，袭击者将面临损害财产的指控。