中国ちゅうごくの「越境えっきょう弾圧だんあつ」各国かっこく記者きしゃの団体だんたいが調査ちょうさ公表こうひょう 中国ちゅうごく政府せいふは反発はんぱつ

Democracy activists and ethnic minorities who have moved overseas from China and are making critical statements against the Chinese government have reported being subjected to surveillance, threats, and other forms of harassment against themselves and their families in various places, according to a survey conducted by an organization of journalists from around the world.

In the investigation, it was pointed out that this is a case of transnational repression involving Chinese authorities, while the Chinese government has pushed back, calling it fabricated and baseless accusations.

This investigation was compiled by the ICIJ International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and was announced in the afternoon of the 28th, Japan time.

According to this, in the current investigation, they examined the actual situation in various countries based on testimonies from people who moved abroad from China or Hong Kong and have engaged in activities or made statements critical of the Chinese government—testimonies that claim they or their families have suffered monitoring or threats—as well as supporting evidence and internal documents said to belong to the Chinese authorities.

As a result, the number of people reporting damage reached a total of 105 across 23 countries and regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The investigation indicates that pro-democracy activists, human rights activists, and Uyghurs who have fled overseas from China and Hong Kong are being targeted.

In addition, specific claims of damage include surveillance, threats, and hacking. Furthermore, among those who reported being victimized, it is said that half testified that their families remaining in China or Hong Kong were threatened or subjected to questioning by the authorities.

Such methods are also described in internal documents believed to be manuals from Chinese investigative authorities, which were provided to the ICIJ by German researcher Dr. Adrian Zenz. It has been revealed that Chinese authorities are using similar methods to suppress dissent overseas.

Based on these findings, the investigation points out that the reported cases of victimization constitute a sophisticated and global effort by the Chinese government to oppress or intimidate people who have moved abroad, and identifies this as transnational repression involving the Chinese authorities.

On the other hand, in response to the recent ICIJ allegations, the Chinese Embassy in the United States stated, The Chinese government strictly abides by international law and the sovereignty of other countries.

The concept of transnational repression is a baseless accusation fabricated by certain countries and organizations to slander China, and we strongly oppose it.