Under-Minister for Foreign Affairs “Worried” by Chinese Ambassador to Japan Introduction of “National Security Law” May 28, 19:55

In response to China's decision to introduce a "national security legislation" to crack down on anti-governmental movements in Hong Kong, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Akiba Akiko called the Chinese ambassador to Japan to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to deepen the situation. I communicated Japan's position of concern.

Following the decision of the National People's Congress of China to introduce a "national security legislation" to crack down on anti-governmental movements in Hong Kong, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Akiba Akihabara said on the evening of the 28th that China's Confucius・ I called the ambassador to Japan to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In this context, Deputy Secretary Akiba said that it is important for Hong Kong to maintain a free and open system under a two-country system and to develop democratically. I was deeply concerned.

In response, Ambassador Koto explained the position of the Chinese side, saying, "It is a matter related to China's national security."

After that, Foreign Minister Mogi told the reporters, "I have been repeatedly working on the Chinese side about the way Hong Kong should be, but I am deeply concerned about this situation, and under my instruction Ambassador Koto We strongly requested Japan's position. ”

In addition, "Japan and China would like to firmly assert what they should argue while working together on regional and international issues, including the prevention of the spread of the new coronavirus."

Hong Kong resident in Japan

Ho Homan from Hong Kong, who came to Japan seven years ago and currently works as an interpreter, about the introduction of the "national security legislation" to control anti-governmental movements in Hong Kong at the National People's Congress of the NPC in China. “It's a complicated situation because I can only say that it is unavoidable. The police are already cracking down in Hong Kong. People in Hong Kong do not know what China will do with this decision. I don't know what to do, "he said.

Mr. Ho's family is in Hong Kong, saying, "I think people in Hong Kong will continue to protest and protest even if a new legislation is introduced. I think I will continue doing that. "

In addition, Mr. Seiya Hakugawa, a company employee whose father was born in Hong Kong and was born and raised in Hong Kong, said, "I think this is a horrifying law that can lead to activities that were taken for granted as a crime. Is like the decision of the Chinese government, and I'm worried that the intervention in Hong Kong will become stronger in the future. "

Last year, Mr. Hakugawa planned a meeting in Japan to support civic activities in Hong Kong over the fact that a male high school student who participated in a protest in Hong Kong was shot by a police officer with a pistol and was temporarily in a serious condition.

With the introduction of the "national security legislation" this time, protests are being conducted in Hong Kong, saying, "Hong Kong people are fighting as if it is the last opportunity to hit their opinions in the headwind. I think I will fight regardless of what kind of law I can do. I also want to do things like signing activities and supporting Hong Kong while staying in Japan. "