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Japanese Schoolboy's Killing Spotlights China's Ultranationalism Problem

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On September 18 , a 10-year-old boy was attacked by a man in Shenzhen , China .

The incident marked the second knife attack on Japanese nationals in under three months .

Analysts and Japanese commentators have pointed their fingers at the Chinese government.

They say Beijing 's frequent focus on historical and modern-day grievances against Japan has fueled hatred.

Most common reason cited by Japanese respondents was anti-Japanese reporting in Chinese media.

Among Chinese respondents, 37.3 percent pointed to Japan 's reluctance to support Beijing 's " One China " principle concerning Taiwan .

Second most common reason, cited by 27.6 percent , was Japan 's alignment with U.S ..