“Japan's response to Hong Kong, evaluated from the United States and Britain,” recognized by the Chief Cabinet Secretary 12:56 on June 8
Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga expresses "deep concern" that Japan did not participate in the joint statement that the United States and the United Kingdom were concerned about the "national security legislation" in Hong Kong that China decided to introduce It was recognized that Japan's responses such as these have been evaluated by the countries concerned.
Immediately after the "national security legislation" to crack down on anti-governmental movements in Hong Kong, which was decided to be introduced at the National People's Congress of China held last month, four countries, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, were immediately followed. The country has issued a joint statement saying, "I'm deeply concerned."
At this time, Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga asked at a news conference in the morning that the reporters had reported that the Japanese government refused to participate in the joint statement. Is that true? We immediately express our "deep concern" ahead of the countries concerned, and at the same time, we have communicated our strong position to the Chinese side at a high level and have clearly communicated to the international community."
In addition, he said, "The countries concerned, including the United States and the United Kingdom, appreciate Japan's response to the situation in Hong Kong, and there is no fact that a voice of disappointment has been conveyed." It has been recognized that it has been evaluated by the countries concerned.
In addition, Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga "I think it is important to work closely with related countries such as G7 = the seven major countries that share basic values and ideas, and will continue to send appropriate messages. I want to continue."