Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong Explaining cautions to local Japanese companies August 20th 23:02
In Hong Kong, where protests continue, a meeting was held for the Japanese consular officers to explain the precautions for protests to Japanese companies in the country.
This briefing was held by the local Japanese Chamber of Commerce on the evening of the 20th in response to ongoing protests in Hong Kong, and was attended by about 200 people from the company.
Consul General Mari Takada of the Japanese Consulate General in Hong Kong said, “The demands and means of protest are diversifying from opposition to the draft amendment to the government and police, and depending on the response of the government On the other hand, he pointed out that there is a possibility that it will become radical, "while analyzing the outlook for the future," It is hard to think that the military and armed police will soon come, although the possibility of Chinese government intervention is undeniable. "
He mentioned that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued “Level 1” danger information this month. “Understand information gathering, approaching protest demonstrations, and understanding the thoughts of local staff so that they will not be burned by SNS in corporate activities. "It is important to respond in a balanced manner," he said, calling for careful attention although there is no need for self-restraint in terms of daily life and corporate activities.
The person in charge of the manufacturer who participated said, “On the day of the demonstration, sales declined and affected business travelers. I would like to collect information to deal with any situation.”
There are 25,000 Japanese people in Hong Kong and more than 1,300 companies are expanding, raising concerns about economic activity.