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Japan enacts a law criminalizing public damage, removal or defacement of the national flag, punishable by up

Hong Kong–United States relations — Japan enacts a law criminalizing public damage, removal or defacement of the national flag, punishable by up to two years in prison or a ¥200,000 (US$1,200) fine. [https://www.fran

Published July 17, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Hong Kong–United States relations.

Japan enacts a law criminalizing public damage, removal or defacement of the national flag, punishable by up to two years in prison or a ¥200,000 (US$1,200) fine. [https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260717-japan-outlaws-flag-desecration-despite-critics (AFP via France 24)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-07-17).