August 31, 2019

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo on August 30 issued the following statement regarding the detention of leaders of Hong Kong demonstrations:

I express strong concern over the detention of two leaders of the peaceful demonstrations in Hong Kong, Joshua Yong and Agnes Chow Ting, by Hong Kong police. I oppose repressive measures by the authorities against peaceful political activity which is a legitimate right of Hong Kong citizens. The JCP strongly hopes a peaceful solution to the situation will be found.