China urges Japan to solve case of missing Chinese sisters

The Chinese embassy has urged Japanese authorities to launch a thorough investigation after two bodies believed to be of two Chinese sisters were found in Kanagawa Prefecture, southeast Japan.

A Chinese national called the embassy on Tuesday night, reporting that two Chinese sisters were missing in Yokohama, the embassy said in a statement.

Japanese media reported on Friday morning that two bodies had been found in suitcases in a mountainous area of Kanagawa. The police are checking their identities.

The embassy said it is in close contact with the Chinese government and will give further assistance in the investigation.

(CGTN)