A protest against the national security law in Hong Kong on July 1, 2020, on the 23rd anniversary of the city’s handover from Britain to China. Photo: AFP
Japan tells China it ‘can’t tolerate mass arrests’ under Hong Kong’s national security law
Tokyo says it has ‘grave concerns’ at situation in Hong Kong, where it desires ‘democratic’ and stable growth
‘Unusually forceful’ statement is seen as both a warning to Beijing and as ‘returning a favour’ to the United States for its support in the East China Sea
