at 18:30 (JST), September 29

Asian View
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Key words : xi unification
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230929_01/

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reiterated his desire for unification with Taiwan in a speech during a reception to celebrate China's National Day on Sunday.

Xi attended the event at Beijing's Great Hall of the People on Thursday. Other participants included senior officials of China's Communist Party, government and military as well as a number of ambassadors.

Xi said China needs to deepen integration with Taiwan by facilitating the peaceful development of the cross-strait relationship while abiding by the "one-China principle."

He said no forces can prevent China from realizing its "complete unification," which he called a necessity of the flow of the times and history.

Xi indicated that the government will support people who are concerned about their lives amid China's slowing economic recovery.

He also urged people to unite further toward his goals of building a great country and advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

Key words : taiwan developed
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230928_18/

Taiwan has launched its first domestically developed submarine that it hopes will enhance deterrence against the Chinese military.

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen named the vessel "Hai Kun" at a launch ceremony in the southern city of Kaohsiung on Thursday. Construction of the submarine began in 2020.

Tsai said that a domestically built submarine is more than just a goal and is the concrete realization of Taiwan's resolution to protect itself.

She said submarines are important equipment for what she called the navy's "asymmetric warfare" capabilities.

Tsai's administration has been pushing the strategy of having highly mobile capabilities to deter pressure from China's massive military force.

Her remarks come as China is increasing its military activities, including aircraft carrier drills, in the waters around Taiwan.

The names of chief or deputy representatives of liaison offices of the United States, South Korea and Japan were mentioned at the ceremony, indicating the countries provided some form of support for building the submarine.

The firm that built the submarine has not disclosed details of the vessel's capabilities. The submarine was partially covered for the ceremony. Media crews were not allowed to take photos at close range.

The Hai Kun is expected to go into commission in 2025 after tests at ports and at sea.

Key words : vietnam flood
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230928_32/

In Vietnam, flooding has inundated provinces of the central and north-central parts of the country over the past few days. Thousands have been left stranded.

Heavy rain has been falling since Sunday. In Nghe An Province, authorities say more than 1,600 houses have been flooded, and over 800 households cut off.

In the neighboring provinces, one person was killed by a lightning strike, and another is missing after being swept away.

The capital, Hanoi, has been swamped by an intense downpour. Streets are awash and traffic has come to a halt.

Rain is expected to continue across wide areas for some time. The authorities are calling on people to stay on alert for landslides and overflowing rivers.

Key words : colorful accessories
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/videos/20230911153611696/

From sea trash to treasure

Colorful accessories crafted on a small Japanese island are gaining popularity across the country. This report explores how these handmade creations convey an important environmental message - as they contain plastic litter found in the ocean.