The Mongolian community in Tokyo staged a demonstration against the Chinese government over its language policy. The policy aimed at replacing Mongolian with Mandarin at educational institutions in Inner Mongolia, an autonomous region in China.
The protest saw the participation of around 1,000 activists and was held on September 12.
Protesters were shouted anti-China slogans and held banners denouncing Beijing’s language policy.
The representatives also criticised the growing human rights violations within China especially in Tibet and in Hong Kong.
Interestingly, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo will be visiting the country as part of his Asia visit next week.
Chinese Foreign minister Wang Yi’s visit to Mongolia last month was also overshadowed by protests.
“During the Wang Yi’s visit Mongolian leadership should have spoken up and stated that China must release the arrested Inner Mongolians,” protester Elbegdorj told AFP.
“Obtaining an education in its native language is universally recognised human rights,” protest organiser Zolzaya Nyamdorj said.
“China is violating those rights” he added.