Abe's control over Hong Kong “playing a leading role in G7 dissemination” 14:30 June 10
Regarding China's increasing control over Hong Kong, Prime Minister Abe stated at the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives that "Japan is also expressing concern," and in the framework of the G7 = seven major countries. He indicated that Japan would play a leading role in sending out the necessary messages.
In this regard, Prime Minister Abe said that China would introduce "national security legislation" to crack down on anti-governmental movements in Hong Kong. "Japan has expressed concern about various events occurring in Hong Kong. ".
On that basis, he said, “While recognizing the mission of G7 to lead the world's public opinion, we will make a statement at G7 in considering the problem of Hong Kong firmly on the premise of the one-country-two system. Japan wants to take the lead," he said, saying that Japan will play a leading role in transmitting the necessary messages within the framework of the G7 = 7 major countries.
On the other hand, regarding the easing of measures for refusing entry of foreigners as a measure against the borderline of the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Abe said, "Currently, we are communicating with various countries. I would like to continue to carefully consider the gradual resumption of international traffic, including the grasping mechanism."
In addition, Foreign Minister Mogi said that he would ease the measures from the countries where the infection has been settled, while he said that China is not targeted at this time.