Japanese diplomat attacked in US in anti-Asian hate crimeMembers and supporters of the Asian-American community attend a rally against hate in New York City. (Photo: AFP)A senior Japanese diplomat in Oregon was attacked by a woman last month and sustained injuries, Japan's foreign ministry said on Wednesday, in what local media reports say was an alleged anti-Asian hate crime. The diplomat, who suffered a cut to his head after hitting the pavement, was hospitalised but discharged on the same day. The diplomat told a police officer the attacker pushed him down "unprovoked", according to a report. The officer saw "a lot of blood running" when Yoshioka was taken to hospital, the report said.

Source: Bangkok Post July 20, 2023 14:35 UTC