[Video] Iwaya: "Censor the Internet!" China and the United States have agreed to censorship, which manipulates public opinion with only convenient information. Is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs covering this up?

According to BreakingNews on Twitter...

Foreign Minister Iwao reaches agreement with China on "censorship of speech"?
They have agreed to censor the media and the internet, crack down on inconvenient opinions, and manipulate public opinion with only convenient information (censorship of speech). Is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hiding this?
As I've posted many times, Japan has made an agreement to lose "freedom of speech"???
Original video? 

[It's not just about visa issues] Koji Nakagawa and Yosuke Naito explain the major issues that were decided during Minister Iwao Naito's visit to China.

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Everyone's comments

• Surely a foreign minister who can't go to America like this would be fired?
• Keeping Iwaya as a member of parliament is selling out the country.
• So this means they have accepted the clause that suppresses freedom of speech? I am truly astounded by the Ishiba Cabinet.
• I'm shocked. This administration will go down in history.
• The Democratic Party must be destroyed
• Didn't Minister Iwaki go out and visit China on purpose? Wasn't that the goal from the very beginning?
• This is the Sinicization of Japan.
• This is from Professor Satoshi Hamada. This is an issue that we need to hear the views of the government, Minister Iwaya, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The media should ask questions!
• This cannot be resolved by simply replacing him. It goes beyond the scope of diplomacy, where one person can make arbitrary decisions. If we do not take steps to scrap this decision as soon as possible, we will lose a great deal of national interest because of one Iwaya.
• I really hate it
• How dare they make such a person a minister. I feel that the LDP is truly corrupt. I hope that these vested interests who cannot make rational decisions will resign from their positions as lawmakers.
• If things continue like this, Japan will be taken without a fight.
• For now, I will not vote for the LDP in the House of Councillors election.
• I believe what Foreign Minister Iwao has done deserves the death penalty, stripping of his citizenship, and deportation.
• Chinese bureaucrats are about four steps ahead of us.
• The Japanese government is heading in a completely opposite direction to what Elon currently values ​​most: freedom of speech.
• The movement to deport Iwaya has begun!
• I absolutely hate censorship of speech and thought!
• "Positive energy" is a political term used by the Chinese Communist Party. Thank you, Professor Nakagawa, for your explanation.

Editor B’s opinion

I cannot hide my shock and anxiety about the recent news that Foreign Minister Iwao has signed an agreement with China to censor freedom of speech. If this is true, it represents a serious threat to Japanese democracy and is a problem that we as citizens cannot afford to overlook. We must be careful about whether the information is true or false, but if such a thing has been going on behind the scenes, it could have a major impact on the future of Japan.

First of all, Japan is a democratic nation that respects freedom of speech. As stated in the Constitution, we all have the right to freely express our opinions. This right is an essential foundation for protecting the dignity of individuals and sharing diverse values. If the government or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were to conceal some information or crack down on inconvenient opinions, this would be a betrayal of the public's trust and should never be tolerated.

When I hear the term "censorship of speech," the first thing that comes to mind is the current situation in China. In China, the government exercises strict censorship over the Internet, deleting inconvenient information and forcing the people to only receive controlled information. This has been going on for many years, and the Chinese people have lost the opportunity to know accurately what is happening in the outside world. It is very frightening to think that Japan could approach such a system. If we lose the opportunity to speak freely and share information, Japan's raison d'être as a democratic nation will be lost.

Furthermore, it seems that the background to this issue is the government's insufficient explanation and lack of transparency to the public. Even if there is a diplomatic need, it is unacceptable to move forward with such an important agreement on freedom of speech without providing a sufficient explanation to the public. The government exists on the trust of the people. If actions that betray that trust continue, not only will distrust in politics increase, but there is even a risk that it could lead to the division of Japanese society as a whole.

There are also comments saying that "Minister Iwasaki should resign," but I think we need to look at the essence of the problem rather than just engaging in personal attacks. This issue is not simply the responsibility of the Foreign Minister alone, but calls into question the government's overall stance and the transparency of its foreign policy. An explanation is needed as to why Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs pursued these discussions with China, as well as the details and background to them.

On the other hand, when such information spreads, it is important to calmly assess its accuracy. In today's internet society, false information spreads quickly and often causes anxiety among people. In this case as well, we should carefully check whether the information is true before moving forward with the discussion. However, the very fact that such information is being circulated is evidence of growing distrust among the Japanese people towards the government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In order to dispel this distrust, it is essential that the government provide a prompt and thorough explanation and demonstrate transparency to the public.

Freedom of speech is an important right that supports our lives. Restricting this right means that we are deprived of the freedom to have and express our own opinions. This also leads to a violation of the dignity of the individual. In order for Japan to remain a free and open society, we must not neglect our efforts to protect this right.

Even if this incident was a misunderstanding or exaggeration, the fact that doubts have arisen among the public that the government may be trying to control speech shows that the government has not provided sufficient explanation or disclosed enough information. The government should take this opportunity to become more sympathetic to the public, to be more open about information, and to aim for more transparent political management.

It is important for each and every one of us, the people, to not see this issue as someone else's problem, but to speak out to protect our rights. In order to protect the democratic values ​​that Japan inherently possesses, the people will need to monitor the actions of the government and voice their opinions when necessary.

Written by: Editorial Department B

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