Article on an Event Co-Hosted by GGR, “Hong Kong Has Not Lost: Speech by Activist Wanted Under Security Law at Japan Hong Kong Democracy Summit” [in Japanese]

On June 17, 2024, Sankei Shimbun published an article about an event co-hosted by the Institute for Global Governance Research titled, “Hong Kong Has Not Lost: Speech by Activist Wanted Under Security Law at Japan Hong Kong Democracy Summit.” This article covers the “Japan Hong Kong Democracy Summit,” held at Hitotsubashi University, which discussed the current situation and future of Hong Kong. Former House of Representatives member Shiori Kanno and Professor Tomoko Ako from the University of Tokyo also gave speeches. Democracy activist Finn Lau, wanted by Hong Kong authorities for alleged violations of the National Security Law, pointed out that although freedom of speech has been lost in Hong Kong, the citizens’ struggle has led to a growing movement to avoid excessive dependence on China in various countries. He also revealed plans to link Hong Kong-related organizations to demand democratization within a larger framework.

https://www.sankei.com/article/20240617-DC2AJ5C3I5OPJMMB22FXEBDABI/