Ask the victims. Ask the human rights defenders in Asia, from Korea to Indonesia. Ask Amnestys many Asian members from Nepal to Japan. Pain and terror do not differ from culture to culture. But something can be done to help Chinese citizens persuade their government to stop violating their human rights.
China needs Japan.
It needs its capital, its technology, its resources. In areas such as trade and security, Japan has made it clear to China that its engagement with the world carries with it responsibilities and obligations. The same must be demanded in the area of human rights. There is a glimmer of hope that if Japan stands firm, it can make a difference. The government, businesses, the media and individuals here in Japan can make that difference.