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Key words : world trade
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20201201_16/
The World Trade Organization says South Korean anti-dumping duties on a Japanese steel product break international trade rules.
Seoul has been charging additional tariffs of about 15 percent on Japanese-made stainless steel bars for 16 years, saying prices are unfairly low. The product is mainly used in car valves and machine tools.
Japan filed a complaint with the WTO in 2018.
Officials in Tokyo say a WTO panel ruled in favor of Japan's key claims that South Korea's government is imposing anti-dumping duties without sufficiently analyzing damage to domestic industry.
They welcomed Monday's decision, in which the panel also asked Seoul to take "corrective measures."
South Korea's trade and industry ministry says it will appeal the ruling, following the WTO's conflict-resolution procedure.
Ministry officials say they will continue to impose the extra duties on stainless steel bars from Japan.
The nation's Yonhap News Agency cited officials in Seoul as saying the government could also try to resolve the issue through talks with Japan.
Key words : Scott
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20201130_33/
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he is seeking an apology from China over what he claims is a fake photo posted on a Chinese official's Twitter account.
The photo posted by Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Monday appears to show an Australian soldier holding a knife to the throat of a young child.
Zhao wrote, "Shocked by murder of Afghan civilians and prisoners by Australian soldiers. We strongly condemn such acts, and call for holding them accountable."
His posting comes after Australia's military apologized in November, admitting that its troops in Afghanistan were involved in the killings of 39 civilians and prisoners.
Morrison told reporters on Monday that the photo is a fake image and called it a terrible slur on the Australian defense forces. He said Australia is seeking the removal of the post.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said in a news conference on Monday that the photo was on the Internet. She insisted that it's an issue for the Australian government and Twitter to discuss whether to remove the online image. She added that Australia should think about what its military did, punish criminals and apologize to the Afghan people.
The latest dispute may further worsen the relations between the two countries, which have soured since Morrison called for an independent inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic in April.
Key words : Indonesia eruption
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Key words : china export control law
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20201201_02/
China's new export control law came into effect on Tuesday. The law strengthens export controls on products and services judged to be a possible threat to national security or interests.
The restrictions cover military supplies, items that can be diverted to military use, technology, services and data.
The exports of these items will not be allowed unless approved. Specific foreign companies may be placed on the country's export ban or restrictions list.
Offenders will be fined and could possibly be held criminally accountable.
The law also restricts exports of products that are manufactured outside China using materials shipped from the country.
The new law appears to be in response to US restrictions on imports of products from Chinese companies, including tech giant Huawei.
It stipulates that the Chinese government is authorized to take countermeasures against any country or region that abuses export-control measures and poses a threat to China's national security and interests.
Key words : authorities thailand
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20201130_34/
Authorities in Thailand are ratcheting up pressure on anti-government protesters calling for royal reform. Five protest leaders have been questioned for allegedly insulting the monarchy.
Police interviewed the leaders, including university students, on Monday. They face allegations of violating the lese-majeste law during speeches at a protest in September.
One leader said they all deny the accusations.
Violators of the royal insult law face up to 15 years in prison.
The law was heavily used in the four years after the coup in 2014, when cases were filed against over 100 people. But it has not been applied in the past several years.
The legal moves come after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said his government will use all kinds of legislation against the protesters.
But demonstrators have been loudly criticizing the monarchy since the parliament rejected a proposed constitutional amendment on royal reform. They held a large rally on Sunday in front of the army base under direct control of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Key words : foreigner
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20201201_03/
Japanese immigration authorities have temporarily enabled people who cannot return to their countries amid the coronavirus pandemic to work part-time in Japan.
The Immigration Services Agency put the measure into effect on Tuesday.
The agency said a number of people find themselves stranded in Japan as they face obstacles to going back home, often because of their countries' tightened entry restrictions. Some of them are struggling financially.
The latest step is aimed at about 21,000 foreigners, including those who came to Japan for short-term stays or as technical trainees.
If they wish to work part-time, they need to file an application with the agency.
The agency says the move is to enable foreigners to maintain their livelihood until they can return home.
Key words : noguchi
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20201201_10/
Japanese astronaut Noguchi Soichi has enjoyed eating a canned mackerel dish in space. The product was developed by Japanese high school students.
Noguchi began a six-month science mission at the International Space Station in mid-November. He is using YouTube and social media platforms to issue reports on his daily life at the outpost.
The canned mackerel in soy sauce product was developed by students at Wakasa High School in Fukui Prefecture. It has been certified as space food.
Noguchi said the sauce does not spill out as it normally would in zero gravity. He took a bite of the dish with a fork and said the fish is juicy. He added that it has a rich soy sauce flavor.
Noguchi said space food needs variety. He also said a balanced diet that includes fish and vegetables is important both in terms of nutrition and mental wellbeing.
Nishimoto Hikari is a second-year student at Wakasa High School. She is involved in research on canned mackerels.
She said she is pleased that the product developed by her predecessors has been delivered to the space station. She added she is delighted to see that Noguchi is eating and enjoying lots of the canned mackerels.
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