Hong Kong legislative election postponed for one year Foreign Minister Mogi “Critical Concerns” August 4, 13:48
Foreign Minister Mogi noted that there are serious concerns about the Hong Kong government's postponement of legislative assembly elections for one year, including the impact on the one-country-two system, and worked closely with the countries concerned. He showed the idea of keeping an eye on the situation.
The Hong Kong government announced that it would postpone the legislative assembly election scheduled for next month by one year due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, and also decided to cancel the candidacy of democratic candidates, , Strongly opposes that the decision was made by the Chinese government.
On this, Foreign Minister Mogi said in a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "The decision to invalidate the candidacy of some candidates and the decision to postpone the election, including the impact on Hong Kong's one-country-two system, will be important. I have a lot of concerns."
In addition, "It is important for Hong Kong to maintain a free and open system under a one-country-two system and to develop democratically and stably. It is important to hold free and fair elections without delay. It is an important foundation, and I would like to continue to closely watch the situation surrounding the legislative elections in Hong Kong, working closely with the countries concerned."