Hong Kong National Security Law “Japan and the United States share strong concerns” US Department of State June 9 10:33
Regarding Japan's failure to 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, a US State Department spokesman said, " We share strong concerns about our company.” He expressed his desire to continue working together.
Four countries, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada, have announced a joint statement saying that China has decided to introduce a "national security legislation" to crack down on anti-government movements in Hong Kong .
On August 8, US State Department spokesman Otagas commented on Japan's failure to participate in the joint statement: ``Japan is not participating in the joint statement, but has made a strong statement about China's national security legislation. "
He added that "Japan and the United States are allies and democratic nations, and share strong concerns about the situation in Hong Kong." He said, "Maintaining democratic values and a free and open system in Hong Kong." We welcome the keen call for Japan to do so," and expressed the desire to continue working together.
Regarding the introduction of the "national security legislation" by China, it was acknowledged that Japan's response, such as Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan at the press conference on the 8th, expressed "deep concern" ahead of other related countries, is highly evaluated. is showing.