Japan officials to miss Beijing Olympics
Japan will not send government representatives to February's Beijing Olympics, Tokyo said Friday, as it called on China to respect human rights and the rule of law.
Government spokesman Hirokazu Matsuno did not describe the decision as a diplomatic boycott -- already announced by the US and others -- but said there were "no plans" for officials to attend the Games.
"Japan believes it is important that common values shared by the international community such as freedom, human rights, and the rule of law are also respected in China," he said.
"As Tokyo 2020 demonstrated to the world, the Olympics and the Paralympics are festivals of peace and sports that give courage to the world."
The United States, Britain, Australia and Canada this month announced diplomatic boycotts of the Games over what they consider to be widespread rights abuses by China, including against the Muslim Uyghur minority.
Their boycott stops short of not sending athletes to the Winter Games, which start on February 4.
But Beijing has warned the four nations will "pay the price" for the US-led campaign.
Japan, which hosted the virus-postponed Tokyo Olympics this year, is in a tricky position as tensions simmer between the US and China -- both key trade partners.
Matsuno said the decision had been made after "comprehensive" consideration, noting that Japan has held discussions with the Chinese side on human rights issues "at various levels".
Tokyo 2020 chief Seiko Hashimoto and Japanese Olympic Committee head Yasuhiro Yamashita will attend the Winter Olympics in the Chinese capital, Matsuno said.
Japan Paralympic Committee chief Kazuyuki Mori will attend the Winter Paralympics in March, he added.
"Hashimoto will attend to express gratitude and respect to the athletes and others who supported the Tokyo Games," Matsuno said.
Washington has said its diplomatic boycott decision was prompted by rights abuses and notably what it has called the "genocide" of the Uyghur minority.
Not all US allies have followed suit, however. Last week South Korea ruled out joining the boycott, citing the need to work with China.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is also set to attend the Games, as are senior French officials.
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