Sunday, August 02, 2020

#JAPAN: Parliament Considers Sanctions On China Over Hong Kong Security Law Crackdown

[world politics news]


A multi-party group of Japanese lawmakers has been formed to address human rights violations in connection with Beijing's sweeping new national security law imposed on Hong Kong.

The group held its inaugural meeting July 29, where 24 lawmakers from the Upper and Lower Houses were on hand to discuss ideas for a bill to slap sanctions against individuals and organizations that have committed human rights abuses, including those in Hong Kong. Citizens of Hong Kong living in Japan testified before the committee.

The bill would be similar in language to one passed by the United States Congress.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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