China sanctions Japanese lawmaker Seki Hei, outspoken critic of Chinese Communist Party

8 months ago

Chinese authorities have imposed sanctions on a Japanese lawmaker following his criticism of the Communist Party and commentary on contentious issues, including Taiwan and historical disputes.

The move marks the first time China has formally sanctioned a Japanese parliamentarian for political speech.

Seki Hei, a Japan Innovation Party member of the Upper House and China-born naturalised Japanese citizen, was announced as the target of the sanctions on Sunday.

Measures against Mr Seki include freezing any assets within mainland China, a ban on business cooperation f...

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