China Protests Japan’s Push For a G-7 Statement on Hong Kong
- Japan’s Abe says democratic values make G-7 significant
- China says security legislation is an internal matter
Shinzo Abe
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China lodged a protest with Japan after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he wanted to set the course for a Group of Seven nations statement on Hong Kong over national security legislation that’s raised worries about the city’s future autonomy.
“China has expressed grave concerns to the Japanese side,” Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters at a briefing in Beijing Wednesday, repeating China’s stance that the legislation was an internal matter. “Relevant countries should abide by international laws and basic rules in international relations.”