Asian View
Key words : considering extending
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The Japanese government is considering extending its coronavirus state-of-emergency declaration for Osaka and two of its neighboring prefectures beyond May 11. As for Tokyo, central government officials plan to hear the governor's opinion to decide whether to extend the emergency.
Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto and Tokyo are currently under the state of emergency. Residents are being asked to stay home as much as possible. Bars and restaurants are urged not to serve alcohol and close by 8 p.m.
Government officials plan to decide whether to extend the measure on Friday, after hearing views of experts.
They are looking at extending the declaration for Osaka, Hyogo and Kyoto, which have not seen a significant improvement in their situations.
Osaka officials plan to ask the central government to extend the measure in the prefecture.
Central government officials say they will closely look at the situation in Tokyo and hear the governor's opinion before deciding whether to extend the emergency for the capital.
Seven other prefectures across Japan are designated as areas where strict antivirus controls should be taken without a state of emergency declaration. That designation is also set to end on May 11. Central government officials are analyzing situations there and in other areas to decide what to do with the measure.
Key words : defense force national unity
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Pro-democracy forces in Myanmar say they have created what they call a "People's Defense Force" to protect civilians from the military crackdown on protesters against the February 1 coup.
The National Unity Government, which was set up last month by opponents of the military rule, announced the formation of the force on Wednesday.
The NUG said in a statement that the new force is a precursor to a federal army mobilizing armed ethnic minorities that have been in conflict with the military.
But it did not provide details of how the new force will be organized.
The military has issued arrest warrants for members of the NUG, saying an unlawful government was formed to subvert the top decision-making body established by the military.
The ministers of the NUG include members of Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party.
A local human rights group says that violence against anti-coup protesters and others by security forces had killed 769 people as of Tuesday.
Observers say the military could further step up its crackdown on opponents following the latest move by the pro-democracy forces.
Key words : top diplomat closely
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The top diplomats of Japan, the United States, and South Korea have agreed to closely cooperate toward the denuclearization of North Korea.
Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong met in London on Wednesday on the sidelines of the Group of Seven foreign ministerial gathering.
This is the first meeting of the three countries' foreign affairs chiefs since the administration of US President Joe Biden was inaugurated in January.
At the beginning of the talks, Blinken explained in detail the United States' policy on North Korea, which was recently reviewed by the Biden administration.
Motegi welcomed the policy. He noted that it retains the goal of completely denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula and pledges to step up work to ensure the security of US allies.
Motegi added the US has been engaged in such efforts while attaching importance to close coordination with Japan and South Korea.
The three diplomats agreed to call for Pyongyang to abide by its obligations under UN Security Council resolutions.
Motegi also sought understanding and cooperation to resolve issues on the abduction of Japanese nationals by North Korea. Blinken and Chung expressed their support.
Key words : G7 wrapped up
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Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven countries wrapped up three days of talks in London on Wednesday with a joint communique that takes a strong line on China.
The ministers expressed concern about the situation in and around the East and South China seas, where Beijing is increasing its presence. The ministers reiterated their strong opposition to any unilateral actions that could undermine the international rules-based order.
They say they continue to be deeply concerned about human rights violations and abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet, as well as the situation in Hong Kong. They call on China to respect basic human rights and freedoms.
The statement underscores the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and encourages the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues.
The ministers support Taiwan's meaningful participation in World Health Organization forums and the World Health Assembly.
Noting concern over what it says are China's practices that undermine free and fair economic systems, including on trade and investment, the statement urges China to fulfill obligations and responsibilities commensurate with its global economic role.
The communique stresses the importance of maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific based on the rule of law and other values. It says the G7 countries will work together with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and other countries to this end.
On North Korea, the document says the G7 is committed to working together to have the country abandon its weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner.
It also urges Pyongyang to resolve the issue of its abduction of foreign nationals immediately.
The foreign ministers say they condemn in the strongest terms the military coup in Myanmar. They say they are ready to take further steps if the military does not reverse its course.
The communique says the ministers are deeply concerned that the negative pattern of Russia's irresponsible and destabilizing behavior continues, including the buildup of Russian military forces on Ukraine's borders and in illegally annexed Crimea.
The G7 ministers reaffirm their support for equitable global access to coronavirus vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics. They say they look forward to the COVAX Advance Market Commitment Summit to be co-hosted by Japan and the Gavi vaccine alliance in June.
Key words : taiwanese
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Taiwanese authorities have introduced vaccination leave, allowing recipients of coronavirus vaccines to take two days off work.
The measure took effect immediately on Wednesday. Employees and civil servants are now entitled to a leave on the day they are inoculated and the following day, if they can show a vaccination record card.
Employers may not refuse the request or treat applicants unfavorably, such as by dismissing them. But they are not required to grant paid leaves.
A vaccination rollout program kicked off in Taiwan in late March, starting with medical workers. The scheme has since been expanded to other priority groups, including care workers.
But as of Tuesday, only 0.3 percent of the population, accounting for about 68,000 people, had received their first shot.
A recent cluster infection involving airline crew members and quarantine hotel employees prompted more Taiwanese to get vaccinated. Authorities are calling for residents to sign up for inoculation to speed up the pace of the program.
Key words : more than 200 amnesty
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More than 200 human rights groups have jointly called for an arms embargo on Myanmar to protect the country's people from military oppression.
A total of 205 human rights bodies, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, issued a statement on Wednesday that urged the UN Security Council to impose the embargo. They stressed the urgent need to prevent Myanmar's military from continuing the armed crackdown on civilians protesting the February 1 coup.
Officials representing the rights groups held an online news conference. A Human Rights Watch official said, "No government should sell a single bullet to the junta under these circumstances," and "imposing a global arms embargo on Myanmar is the minimum necessary step."
An official from Amnesty International said, "Some of the biggest arms suppliers are also the countries that we hope will not use their vetoes in the Security Council" -- a reference to Russia and China.
The official also listed Ukraine, Turkey, Serbia and Israel as suppliers of arms to Myanmar.
Officials of the human rights bodies noted that they have asked UNSC member states to begin talks on an arms embargo.
It's unclear whether the Security Council will comply, because China and Russia are reluctant to impose any form of sanctions on Myanmar.
Key words : nissan
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Japan's Nissan Motor says it will sell all of its roughly 1.5-percent stake in Germany's Daimler through a placement to institutional investors. Nissan's French partner Renault made a similar announcement in March.
Nissan has been reeling from weak sales and the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic.
The company says the proceeds from the sale will come to just under 1.15 billion euros, or about 1.38 billion dollars.
Nissan says it will use the funds "to further strengthen and enhance its business competitiveness, including investments to promote electrification."
It adds that its industrial partnership with Daimler "remains unchanged and is not impacted" by the sale.
In 2010, Nissan and Renault each acquired a stake in Daimler of around 1.5 percent. The three firms aimed to create a massive auto group for broad-ranging cooperation, including on the development of compact cars.
But the partnership did not evolve as hoped. Nissan and Renault have instead formulated a trilateral alliance with Mitsubishi Motors.
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