On the Hong Kong Government's Hostility Towards Japan
- Location
- Tokyo
- Date
- 25 November 2025
25 November 2025 — Lady Liberty Hong Kong, a diaspora organization based in Tokyo dedicated to the promotion of freedom and democracy, issues the following statement regarding the recent diplomatic escalation initiated by the Hong Kong SAR government against Japan.
1. We condemn the Hong Kong government's blind allegiance to Beijing
We strongly condemn Chief Executive John Lee for his recent inflammatory remarks against the Japanese government and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The decision to suspend official exchanges and politicize economic and cultural activities is a reckless move that serves only the interests of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), not the people of Hong Kong. By parroting Beijing's "Wolf Warrior" rhetoric, the current administration is dismantling Hong Kong's status as an international city and actively damaging the long-standing friendship between our two societies. John Lee does not speak for the free people of Hong Kong.
2. The bond between Hongkongers and Japan remains unbroken
Despite the SAR government's attempts to manufacture animosity, the affection Hong Kong people hold for Japan remains resolute. Japan has long been a second home for Hongkongers — a place we admire not only for its culture and tourism but for its civic values. The drastic drop in tourism numbers is a result of political uncertainty and safety concerns caused by the government's rhetoric, not a loss of love for Japan. We urge the Japanese public to distinguish the hostile actions of the puppet administration from the genuine warmth of the Hong Kong people.
3. Support for Japan's sovereignty and regional security
Lady Liberty Hong Kong fully respects and supports Japan's sovereign right to self-defense and its prerogative to define its own security policies. In an era of increasing authoritarian expansionism, Prime Minister Takaichi's recognition of the "Taiwan contingency" as a critical security concern is a realistic assessment of regional stability. We believe that a Japan capable of defending itself and its allies is essential for the preservation of peace, democracy, and a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. We stand with Japan in opposing unilateral changes to the status quo by force.
We will continue to work from Tokyo to bridge our communities and advocate for a future where Hong Kong can once again stand as a free partner to the democratic world.