Comment on “Chinese Nationals in Japan Face Harassment from Chinese Authorities for Criticizing Their Homeland, Human Rights Organization Reports” [in Japanese]

On October 10, 2024, a comment of Professor Maiko Ichihara of the Graduate School of Law on the Asahi Shimbun article, “Chinese Nationals in Japan Face Harassment from Chinese Authorities for Criticizing Their Homeland, Human Rights Organization Reports,” was published. This article discusses a report released by the international human rights organization Human Rights Watch, which documents cases of Chinese nationals in Japan who have faced threats and harassment from Chinese authorities after participating in protests and other activities critical of China. Professor Ichihara highlighted the significance of this investigation, emphasizing that it provides crucial evidence that surveillance and repression by the Chinese government extend beyond its borders and are occurring even in Japan. She further noted that these actions seriously violate academic freedom and freedom of expression and urged Japanese educational institutions to take the necessary measures in response.

https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASSB92TFGSB9UHBI01LM.html