Japan has allegedly promised in a written document to the Chinese government that it would not take in North Korean defectors at its diplomatic buildings in China.
The government refrained from commenting on the actual substance of the agreement.
"We would prefer not to shed light on the actual contents of the agreement and therefore will withhold comment. Naturally, as before, we will continue to work as appropriate for the advancement of human rights," government spokesman Osamu Fujimura said at a Dec. 8 press conference.
Chinese officials allegedly explained, "Once China allows refugees to leave China, the number of North Koreans will increase in Chinese society. Protection of North Koreans in diplomatic buildings as well as outside them is against Chinese law." (majirox news)
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