Japan PM Abe says G-7 nations eye joint statement on Hong Kong

TOKYO - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Wednesday the Group of Seven industrialized countries will try to issue a joint statement over China's plan to impose a national security law in Hong Kong.Noting that Tokyo has expressed its "serious concerns" about Beijing's push, Abe told parliament, "Japan wants to take the lead among the G-7 countries in issuing a statement based on the premise of 'one country, two systems'."The G-7, which "groups together countries sharing universal values such as freedom, democracy and rule of law, has a mission to lead global public opinion," the premier said d…READ FULL ARTICLE