TOKYO — After declining to join four Western allies in condemning China’s Hong Kong security legislation last month, Japan has proposed drafting a statement by Group of Seven foreign ministers regarding Beijing’s move, Nikkei has learned. The proposed joint statement would express concern worry and concern toward the legislation and urge Beijing to […]
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US and allies blast Hong Kong security law in joint statement
NEW YORK — The U.S., Australia, the U.K. and Canada expressed “deep concern” on Thursday over Beijing’s approval of a national security law on Hong Kong, seen as a major erosion to the city’s autonomy from the mainland. “Hong Kong has flourished as a bastion of freedom,” a joint statement said. “The international community has a […]