Regarding the announcement by the Chinese authorities that they had temporarily suspended the issuance of visas to Japanese nationals, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "It is extremely regrettable that this is a unilateral measure," and protested to the Chinese side, and the measures were lifted. made it clear that he asked for
The Chinese embassy in Tokyo has temporarily suspended issuing visas to Japanese visitors to China on the 10th, as the Japanese government tightens border controls on people entering the country from mainland China as a countermeasure against the novel coronavirus. Announced.
Regarding this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference, "For the purpose of countermeasures against the new corona, our country is implementing border measures with as much consideration as possible so as not to stop international travel. It is extremely regrettable that China unilaterally restricted the issuance of visas for reasons other than measures against the new coronavirus."
He added, "We lodged a protest with China through diplomatic channels and requested that the measures be abolished. Japan will respond appropriately while monitoring the infection situation in China and how information is disclosed by China." said.