Key words : tankan survey looking forward
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200701_18/
The Bank of Japan's latest quarterly Tankan survey shows that business confidence among large manufacturers plunged to the lowest level in over a decade amid the coronavirus pandemic.
It shows that sentiment at big manufacturers in Japan fell to minus 34 in the April-June quarter, down from minus 8 in the previous survey.
The index shows the difference between the percentage of companies saying business is good and those saying it's bad. The index declined for the sixth straight quarter to its lowest since June 2009.
That's due to a sharp drop in exports and production in April and May, when Japan was under a state of emergency.
Business sentiment in non-manufacturing sectors such as tourism and retail plummeted to minus 17, down 25 points. Takings at hotels and restaurants dived as people stayed home.
But looking forward, managers see a glimmer of hope. Big manufacturers predict their confidence will creep back to minus 27 in the third quarter. Non-manufacturers see their sentiment climbing to minus 14.
Key words : hong kong flag despite
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Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam says that she respects China's national security law for the territory. The law came into effect late on Tuesday night.
Lam spoke Wednesday morning at a flag ceremony. The event marked the 23rd anniversary of the territory's handover to China from Britain.
She said the enactment of the law is the most important thing for Hong Kong's relationship to the mainland since the handover. Lam stated, "It is a historical step to perfect Hong Kong safeguarding national security, territorial integrity and a secure system."
Lam said the law will restore stability after a period of unrest and strengthen the "one country, two systems" framework.
But Hong Kong residents are bracing for the possibility of more protests, despite a police ban on gatherings.
Protestors assembled early in the morning to voice their opposition.
The law defines four criminal acts that endanger national security--"secession, subversion, organization and perpetration of terrorist activities, and collusion with a foreign country or with external elements."
People convicted could face life imprisonment.
Key words : many hong kong
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China's top legislative body has adopted a national security law for Hong Kong, marking a new phase in the territory's relationship to the mainland.
Hong Kong media say the law will likely come into effect on Wednesday, which marks the 23rd anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China from British rule.
The National People's Congress Standing Committee unanimously approved the law on Tuesday.
The new legislation lays out four criminal acts Beijing says threatens national security…secession, subversion, terrorism, and collusion with foreign or external forces.
It also allows Chinese authorities to set up an agency inside the semi-autonomous territory and enables the city's Chief Executive to choose judges that oversee national security cases.
Many Hong Kong residents have voiced concern the law undermines the "one country, two systems" framework, which is supposed to guarantee Hong Kong a high degree of autonomy and judicial independence.
One protester says, " Hong Kong won't be the same. It's heartbreaking because I was born and raised in the territory. But there's nothing that can be done."
Another protester says, " I'm very angry. It could be an imminent threat to our safety."
Meanwhile, political groups that could be targeted once the law goes into effect are disbanding.
Prominent pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong says the new law marks the beginning of a reign of terror, and will turn Hong Kong into a secret police state. He is calling on the international community to come up with concrete efforts to defend their "last bit of freedom."
Pro-democracy groups are planning a rally on Wednesday to mark the anniversary of the 1997 handover and show their opposition to the new legislation despite the police banning the event due to coronavirus restrictions.
The South China Morning Post cites "police insiders" who say about 4,000 officers will be on standby to handle any unrest.
Key words : prosecution
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200701_07/
China's national security law for Hong Kong went into effect on the eve of the 23rd anniversary of the territory's handover to China from British rule.
The National People's Congress Standing Committee unanimously approved the law on Tuesday.
The Hong Kong government announced that the law took effect at 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
China's state-run Xinhua news agency released a full text of the law.
It defines four criminal acts that it says endangers national security--"secession, subversion, organization and perpetration of terrorist activities, and collusion with a foreign country or with external elements."
People convicted could face up to life imprisonment.
The law also allows Chinese authorities to set up a security agency inside Hong Kong. It will exercise jurisdiction in complex cases involving foreign countries or external elements. In such cases, Chinese laws will apply to investigation, prosecution and trials.
The national security law is expected to block activities criticizing the Chinese Communist Party and the Hong Kong government.
Observers say the law would erode Hong Kong's autonomy, which is guaranteed by the "one country, two systems" framework.
Key words : law criticism
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The enactment of China's national security law for Hong Kong has drawn strong criticism from the United States and the European Union.
The National Security Council at the White House issued a statement on Tuesday after China's top legislative body approved the law.
The statement said, "As Beijing now treats Hong Kong as 'One country, One system,' so must the United States." It added, "The US will continue to take strong actions against those who smothered Hong Kong's freedom and autonomy. We urge Beijing to immediately reverse course."
The US has already announced that it will impose visa restrictions on Chinese officials, and also will end controlled defense exports to Hong Kong.
European Council President Charles Michel told reporters on Tuesday that the law risks seriously undermining the high degree of autonomy of Hong Kong and having a detrimental effect on the independence of the judiciary and rule of law.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the law would put China at risk of negative consequences for business confidence, China's reputation and public perception in Hong Kong.
Key words : Huawei designated
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US telecommunications authorities have barred US firms from tapping a government fund to purchase equipment from Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE.
The Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, formally designated the two Chinese firms as national security threats on Tuesday.
The FCC said it has decided to prohibit the use of its funds to purchase, obtain, maintain, improve, modify, or otherwise support any equipment or services provided by Huawei or ZTE.
The telecommunications regulator accused the two firms of being closely linked to the Chinese Communist Party. It also accused the companies of monitoring US citizens and of being involved in large-scale industrial espionage.
In a series of instances, domestic telecommunications firms have used equipment made by the two companies, as the products are relatively cheap. In light of that trend, the FCC has been taking a tougher stance toward the Chinese companies.
The administration of President Donald Trump is also reacting sharply to Beijing's adoption of a national security law for Hong Kong.
Key words : protestor across the US Catherine Kobayashi
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Key words : travel restriction 14 countries agreed
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200701_06/
The European Union has agreed to lift travel restrictions for 14 countries from July 1.
The EU has banned entry from outside the bloc in principle since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
But the EU is now considering lifting restrictions in stages for the summer vacation season as economic activity restarts.
The 14 countries include Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Canada.
As for China, the EU says, based on the reciprocity principle, it will allow travelers from China to enter the bloc, only if the country accepts visitors from the EU.
The United States and Russia are not included. The EU sets the criteria for opening its borders. One of them is that the number of cases per every 100,000 people in a country in the last 14 days must be lower than the EU average.
The EU will review the list every two weeks after watching trends of infections.
Whether unrestricted travel will take place immediately is not known, as immigration control is under the jurisdiction of each member nation. Some countries may isolate visitors from outside the bloc for a certain period.
Key words : 10.3 million retailers across Japan rethink
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Key words : weather Tsietsi Monare
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