Postponing the dispatch of government officials to the Beijing Olympics, emphasizing that “Japan will make its own decision”

The government announced on the 24th that it would not send government officials such as ministers to the Beijing Olympics in February 2022, and Prime Minister Kishida emphasized that Japan had decided on its own. Prime Minister Kishida “It is important that China also guarantees freedom, respect for basic human rights, the rule of law, and such universal values. We made a timely decision based on comprehensive consideration.” The government said in Beijing. Prime Minister Kishida announced that he would not send ministers to the Olympics, saying that he did not plan to send a delegation to the government. Explained that they would attend. The United States and others have announced a “diplomatic boycott” because of human rights issues in China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, but Prime Minister Kishida said, “The Japanese government is not considering using a specific name.” .. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China said on the 24th, “We welcome officials and athletes from the Japanese Olympic Committee and others to participate in the Beijing Olympics.” He added, “We are paying close attention to Japan’s response. We hope that we will carry out our promise not to make sports a political issue.” FNN Prime Online https://www.fnn.jp/.