370 people repulsed by the "Hong Kong National Security Act" arrested 10 people law Police 2 July 21:21
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In Hong Kong, a large number of citizens protesting against the enforcement of the "Hong Kong National Security Act" protested until late into the night, and police arrested about 370 people for participating in an illegal rally. Announced that the Hong Kong National Security Act was applied to 10 people. In this regard, US Secretary of State Pompeio expressed strong concern that "Hong Kong's rule of law has been watered down."
In Hong Kong, when the National Security Maintenance Law of Hong Kong, which controls anti-governmental measures, came into force, a large number of citizens who opposed this protested in the downtown area late at night on the 1st.
In response, police have arrested approximately 370 people for participating in illegal rallies and announced that they applied the Hong Kong National Security Act to 10 of those who shouted "Hong Kong Independence."
On this, U.S. Secretary of State Pompeio said in a press conference yesterday that "security forces have already arrested Hong Kong's citizens who are willing to give their opinions, and the rule of law has been watered down." Expressed concern.
He also acknowledged that Americans could be subject to crackdowns, accusing him of "terrible content and an insult to any country."
Regarding this law, Chris Patten, who was the last governor of Hong Kong during the British rule, told an interview on British television, "The "one-country-two system" has overturned advanced autonomy and is a totalitarianism." It has been replaced by a new law," he said, "and it will even allow people in Hong Kong to be taken to mainland China for trial."
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan "Gaze with great interest"
At the press conference in the morning, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan said, "The government is watching with great interest. Currently, about 26,000 Japanese nationals and about 1,400 Japanese companies are operating in Hong Kong. Therefore, the future of the one-country-two system is extremely important for Japan, which has close economic relations with Hong Kong and has human exchanges. I would like to pay close attention to the future impact, including the perspective of protecting Japanese people.” Said.
He also said that he would like to refrain from making any statements about the future government's response with prejudice at this point. I would like to respond appropriately."