[The suspected murder case of the US military stationed in Japan triggered protests from Japan and the US promised to fully cooperate with the investigation] On October 4th, regarding the suspected murder case of the US military stationed in Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi posted on social media on the 4th local time, saying, "It is deeply regrettable that such an extremely cruel and vicious incident occurred." She said that the Japanese government has lodged a strong protest with the United States and strongly requested the United States to cooperate with the investigation to the maximum extent, strictly enforce military discipline, and completely prevent similar incidents from happening again. In addition, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi also said on the same day that the incident was "intolerable and absolutely unacceptable" and said he was "strongly indignant" about it. He revealed that the Japanese Ministry of Defense has lodged a protest with the United States. The U.S. Embassy in Japan posted on social media that day that it expressed "deep condolences" to the families of the victims in this case. U.S. Ambassador to Japan Glass said that he has conveyed the U.S. intention to fully cooperate with the investigation to the governor of Okinawa Prefecture and the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. On the same day, the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Command of the U.S. Army Japan in Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture also issued a statement expressing condolences to the families of the victims and their relatives and friends. (CCTV News)