Government of Japan Watching whether it hinders the democratic development of Hong Kong or the activities of Japanese companies July 5, 5:46

In response to China's enactment of the "Hong Kong National Security Maintenance Law" to crack down on anti-governmental movements in Hong Kong, the Japanese government regrets that the operation of the legal system by China will result in We will pay close attention to whether it will hinder economic development or economic activity of Japanese companies.

The "Hong Kong National Security Maintenance Law," which controls anti-governmental movements in Hong Kong, was passed and passed by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Congress of China on the 30th.

Foreign Minister Mogi announced his discourse and expressed his regret, saying that it "damages trust in the principles of the one-country-two system", and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the Chinese side.

In addition, Kono defense minister at a press conference, said, "no choice but to say a very serious impact on the state guest visit to Japan of Xi Jinping Jintao which was postponed", was discouraging the Chinese side.

The government will not impede the actual operation of the Chinese legal system in the future, such as the democratic and stable development of Hong Kong and the economic activities of the approximately 26,000 Japanese people and 1400 Japanese companies who will stay. Or, we plan to pay close attention to it.

However, although the United States announced export control measures for Hong Kong, Japan is cautious about implementing sanctions against China.

The government will cooperate in seven major G7 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, to protect the activities and rights of companies and other organizations from the Chinese government as before, and respect the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong citizens. I'm going to ask.