This paper examines the mechanisms and impacts of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) transnational repression in Japan through fourteen semi-structured interviews conducted between July and November 2024. The research reveals systematic patterns of surveillance, harassment, and institutional pressure targeting Chinese nationals, ethnic minorities, academics, and critics of the CCP. The study identifies three key dimensions of repression: direct intimidation, societal and institutional pressure, and impacts on academic freedom and expression. Findings indicate that CCP-linked actors employ sophisticated networks for information gathering and monitoring, often operating through seemingly legitimate organizations and utilizing both digital and physical surveillance methods.
Full text in PDF.