Key words : drill Eastern Theater
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Chinese military conducts drills around Taiwan
The Chinese military announced that it conducted military drills near Taiwan Thursday morning.
China's Eastern Theater Command said the exercises began at 7: 45 a.m. local time near Kinmen Island and in other areas.
It also said the military drills will be held Thursday and Friday. Chinese army, navy, air force and rocket forces are participating.
The command described those seeking Taiwan independence as a splinter group. It said the drills are a strong warning against interference by outside forces and splinter groups.
The Chinese military has previously said it conducted drills around Taiwan. It announced such exercises when former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen stayed in the US last year and when current President Lai Ching-te visited the US as vice president in August last year.
China is stepping up pressure on Taiwan's administration. President Lai, who took office on Monday, said he will not recognize the "one-China principle."
Key words : taiwan defense ministry
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Taiwan defense ministry: China's military drills are 'unreasonable provocations'
Taiwan's defense ministry has expressed regret over China's announcement of military drills on Thursday, describing the acts as "unreasonable provocations that destroy regional peace and stability."
It said making excuses to hold military drills does not contribute to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, adding that this also highlights China's "oppressive nature."
Key words : hayashi strait
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240521_03/
Japan eyes diplomatic efforts to ensure peace, stability of Taiwan Strait
Japan's government intends to continue pursuing diplomatic efforts to ensure peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait following the inauguration of Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te.
In his inauguration speech on Monday, Lai refuted Beijing's claim that Taiwan is part of China, saying, "The Republic of China and the People's Republic of China are not subordinate to each other."
A Chinese government official criticized Lai's speech, saying the new president sent a dangerous signal that ignores public opinion, goes against the times, and undermines the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait. The official said the speech exposed Lai's nature of being "a worker for Taiwan independence."
Japanese foreign ministry officials say they are concerned that tensions could escalate if Lai ratchets up his rhetoric, as the new president hasn't recognized the "One China" principle espoused by Beijing.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa said ensuring the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait is important for the international community, including Japan. Hayashi said Japan's consistent stance is that the country expects issues related to Taiwan to be peacefully resolved through dialogue.
Japanese officials say they will explain the country's stance to their Chinese counterparts on every possible occasion. They also say the government will continue diplomatic efforts to ensure the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait, in cooperation with the United States and other like-minded countries.
Key words : correspondent Suda Masaki
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Analysis: Military drills show China's frustration with Taiwan's Lai
China launched surprise military drills near Taiwan on Thursday. They come the same week Taiwan's new president took office. NHK World's Suda Masaki provides analysis on what's behind Beijing's latest exercise.
Key words : arranging philippines
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240523_06/
Japan, Philippines may hold 2-plus-2 talks in July
Japan's government is arranging so-called two-plus-two talks of foreign and defense ministers with the Philippines as early as July in Manila.
Japan is hoping to strengthen security cooperation with the Philippines amid China's increasing activities in the East and South China Seas.
The move comes at a time of growing tensions between Manila and Beijing over the South China Sea. Chinese coast guard ships have shot water cannons at Philippine patrol vessels in the waters.
The meeting is expected to bring together Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and Defense Minister Kihara Minoru, as well as Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo and Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro.
The Japanese government plans to make a final decision while taking into account whether the current Diet session will be extended.
If realized, the meeting would be the second of its kind. The first one was held in 2022.
Japan plans to confirm that the two countries will accelerate negotiations toward an early conclusion of a Reciprocal Access Agreement, a deal aimed at smooth preparations for joint exercises between Japan's Self-Defense Forces and the Filipino military.
Ministers are also expected to exchange views over new exports of defense equipment. Japan delivered a radar system to the Philippines last year.
Key words : Caledonia vowed
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Macron vows to quickly restore order in New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to restore order in New Caledonia as quickly as possible.
The French Pacific territory has been under a state of emergency after large-scale riots broke out in the central city of Noumea and surrounding areas on Monday last week.
Macron arrived in New Caledonia on Thursday, accompanied by Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin and Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu.
Reuters news agency quoted Macron as saying, "In the coming hours and days, massive new operations will be scheduled where necessary, and republican order in its entirety will be re-established."
He also told political and business leaders in the territory that reinforced security personnel will remain as long as required.
Some members of the indigenous Kanak people are seeking independence from France. They oppose the French parliament's recent move to extend voting rights for local elections to those who have lived in New Caledonia for at least ten years. French media outlets have reported that this move triggered the riots.
Key words : at least 10
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French President Macron tackles crisis in New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in New Caledonia on Thursday, hoping to bring about some calm to the French territory. Riots there have continued for over a week, with protesters opposing a bill that French parliamentarians passed to amend the constitution.
The bill aims to change election rules in New Caledonia and allow people who have lived in the territory for at least 10 years to vote.
Those who support independence have expressed their anger, mainly the indigenous Kanaks who make up about 40 percent of the population. They are concerned voters who favor France could weaken their movement for independence.
The riots have prompted foreign nationals to flee and have led to the deaths of six people.
Macron declared a state of emergency and sent an extra 1,000 security personnel to join the 1,700 already there. French officials say his priority is the return of order to allow for a dialogue with local leaders.
New Caledonia is important for the European economy. It is a leading production center for nickel, which is critical for making stainless steel, batteries and other electronic components. However, competition from China and Indonesia has put pressure on the price of raw materials. Some miners have lost their jobs, which has added to the frustration.
French leaders also see the territory as central to their Indo-Pacific strategy. They have stationed troops there for years to maintain a presence in the region.
Key words : haley
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Haley says she will vote for Trump in November election
Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley says she will vote for former President Donald Trump in the November election. Haley withdrew from the race for the Republican Party presidential nominee in March.
In a speech at a Washington think tank on Wednesday, Haley said that "Trump has not been perfect" in his policies, but President Joe Biden "has been a catastrophe. So I will be voting for Trump."
She added, "Trump would be smart to reach out to the millions of people who voted for me and continue to support me." She said, "I genuinely hope he does that."
Haley did not make clear whether she would support her rival when she ended her campaign.
The former ambassador continues to garner votes in Republican primaries, apparently from party members who are distancing themselves from Trump.
Key words : treatment detect 90 percent
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Researchers in Japan confirm blood test can detect early-stage Alzheimer's
Researchers in Japan say they have confirmed that a blood test can predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease with high accuracy.
University of Tokyo Professor Iwatsubo Takeshi and others published their findings in an international medical journal.
It is known that a type of abnormal protein -- amyloid beta -- accumulates in the brains of Alzheimer's patients long before symptoms start to appear.
Currently, Alzheimer's is diagnosed through methods that include brain-imaging tests.
The scientists conducted a detailed analysis of blood taken from 474 individuals in Japan who hadn't developed the disease and compared the results to the diagnosis from brain images.
Scientists say they were able to predict amyloid status in the brain with high accuracy through blood analysis of two proteins -- amyloid beta and tau phosphorylated at threonine 217, or p-tau217.
They say that by adding other information, such as the age of the individuals, the blood tests showed an accuracy rate of over 90 percent in predicting amyloid buildup.
Professor Iwatsubo said new Alzheimer's drugs have recently been approved for use in the early stages of the disease.
He says future treatments will likely target people who have yet to develop Alzheimer's, and blood tests that can detect the disease would assist early treatment.
Key words : world weather Jonathan Oh
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