Highlights
- There is heavy opposition within the ruling Liberal Democrat Party in Japan over Xi Jinping’s visit.
- China recently implemented the National Security Act in Hongkong, with Japan fearing that it would affect its employees.
- Tokyo Fed up with the expansionist policies of China, Japan may cancel the official visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Tokyo after nearly 12 years. The yatra was earlier scheduled to be held in April, but had to be postponed due to Corona virus. There is now heavy opposition within the ruling Liberal Democrat Party in Japan over Xi Jinping’s visit.Has lodged objection to China’s actionThere has been a lot of tension between the two countries for some time now, but the party MPs have formally requested that the visit be canceled immediately. China recently implemented the National Security Act in Hong Kong. The lawmakers requested that Xi’s visit to Japan be canceled in view of this. Japanese lawmakers have lodged objections to China’s action in Hong Kong. He says he is afraid that this law will violate the rights of the Japanese working in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong is a major importer of Japanese agricultural products
Japan alleges that China is using the Corona virus epidemic to pursue aggressive diplomacy. Is also doing to strengthen its hold on Hong Kong. Hong Kong has been the financial center of the world. Japan’s interests are also linked to this. There are 1400 Japanese companies operating in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has been the largest importer of Japanese agricultural products.
What is the provision in law
A person convicted of segregation, sabotage and terrorism with foreign forces could be sentenced to a maximum of life imprisonment under this law of China for endangering national security. This law allows Chinese security agencies to open their offices in Hong Kong. Under this, China can impose its laws in Hong Kong. If seen, China has completely subjugated Hong Kong with its help.
‘One country, two systems’
Significantly, Hong Kong was assigned to China under the British rule in 1997 under the ‘one country, two system’. Under this, the area has also got some rights of its own. This includes separate judiciary and the right to freedom for citizens. This arrangement is for 2047.
