After China pass the controversial national security law in Hong Kong, Japanese lawmakers have express their concern over the rights of Japanese people and companies in Hong Kong.
On Tuesday Japan ruling party says ” have no choice but to urge” the government to cancel state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Lawmakers in Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ruling Democratic Party have drafted the resolution about government to cancel Xi visit.
According to lawmaker Yasuhide Nakayama head at Foreign policy panel of Japan, if the proposal about cancellation is approved at higher level next week, it could be submitted to Abe’s office as soon as Tuesday.
“The LDP is looking at the situation in Hong Kong with great concerb. The fact that about 400 people were arrested the first day the law came into effect is not something we can turn a blind eye to as fellow Asians, democrats and lovers of freedom “, said Nakayama.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian says, “With regard to Japan’s negative comments on Hong Kong, China has made solemn representations. As to whether it will affect President Xi’s visit to Japan, for some time, China has not discussed major issues with the Japanese side. Some Japanese people’s hype on related topics are meaningless. We have no time and no interest for them.
