The secretary general of Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party has requested that Chinese President Xi Jinping visit Japan next year.
The UN Security Council is set to ban 4 ships, including 3 registered in North Korea, from entering ports of UN member countries.
Japan has lauched a strong protest against the South Korean Navy's 2-day maritime drill around the Takeshima Islands in the Sea of Japan.
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The secretary general of Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party has requested that Chinese President Xi Jinping visit Japan next year.
Toshihiro Nikai made the request on Thursday during a meeting with Xi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
He was on a visit to China along with Yoshihisa Inoue, secretary general of the junior coalition partner, Komeito.
Nikai expressed hope that the 2 countries will accelerate efforts to improve their relations and realize exchanges between their leaders next year. He said relations are clearly shifting toward improvement.
Earlier in the day, Nikai and Inoue held talks with State Councilor Yang Jiechi, a top Chinese diplomat.
Nikai said both countries face a common threat from North Korea. He said the Japanese people believe China will dissuade the North from pursuing its nuclear and missile development.
Yang said China will work with various partners and help realize a peaceful resolution of the issue through dialogue. He said this would be in the interest of China and Japan.
Before arriving in Beijing, the Japanese lawmakers visited the southern province of Fujian, and expressed support for China's Belt and Road economic initiative.
President Xi once served in a key post in Fujian, which is a hub for the initiative.
Toshihiro Nikai made the request on Thursday during a meeting with Xi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
He was on a visit to China along with Yoshihisa Inoue, secretary general of the junior coalition partner, Komeito.
Nikai expressed hope that the 2 countries will accelerate efforts to improve their relations and realize exchanges between their leaders next year. He said relations are clearly shifting toward improvement.
Earlier in the day, Nikai and Inoue held talks with State Councilor Yang Jiechi, a top Chinese diplomat.
Nikai said both countries face a common threat from North Korea. He said the Japanese people believe China will dissuade the North from pursuing its nuclear and missile development.
Yang said China will work with various partners and help realize a peaceful resolution of the issue through dialogue. He said this would be in the interest of China and Japan.
Before arriving in Beijing, the Japanese lawmakers visited the southern province of Fujian, and expressed support for China's Belt and Road economic initiative.
President Xi once served in a key post in Fujian, which is a hub for the initiative.
Key words : UN security council ban registered
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The UN Security Council is set to ban 4 ships, including 3 registered in North Korea, from entering ports of UN member countries.
The council's sanctions committee has been studying the measure in response to a US request to impose a ban on 10 ships suspected of carrying petroleum and other products prohibited by UN Security Council sanctions resolutions. The ban is part of efforts to stem the flow of funds destined for the North's nuclear and missile programs.
Security Council sources indicated on Thursday that the port access ban is likely to be implemented as China recently agreed to the measure.
The US Treasury Department last month released photographs of one of the vessels, the Rye Song Gang-1, which it said depict an attempt to conduct a ship-to-ship transfer, possibly of oil.
UN Security Council sanctions resolutions adopted in September and December severely restrict exports of gasoline and other refined petroleum products to North Korea.
It will be the second port access ban by the Security Council related to North Korea.
Four other vessels were previously subject to the ban as they were suspected of transporting coal and marine products prohibited by a sanctions resolution adopted in October.
The council's sanctions committee has been studying the measure in response to a US request to impose a ban on 10 ships suspected of carrying petroleum and other products prohibited by UN Security Council sanctions resolutions. The ban is part of efforts to stem the flow of funds destined for the North's nuclear and missile programs.
Security Council sources indicated on Thursday that the port access ban is likely to be implemented as China recently agreed to the measure.
The US Treasury Department last month released photographs of one of the vessels, the Rye Song Gang-1, which it said depict an attempt to conduct a ship-to-ship transfer, possibly of oil.
UN Security Council sanctions resolutions adopted in September and December severely restrict exports of gasoline and other refined petroleum products to North Korea.
It will be the second port access ban by the Security Council related to North Korea.
Four other vessels were previously subject to the ban as they were suspected of transporting coal and marine products prohibited by a sanctions resolution adopted in October.
Key words : Trump suggested
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US President Donald Trump has suggested he is prepared to get tougher with China if Beijing does not increase pressure on North Korea.
Trump made the comment in an interview with The New York Times on Thursday.
He said he has developed a close relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
But he expressed dissatisfaction over reports that Chinese ships have been observed transferring oil products to North Korean boats.
Such transfers would be in violation of UN Security Council resolutions on North Korea over its nuclear and missile programs.
Trump said China has been taking advantage of the US in matters of trade, but that he can look at trade issues differently if the Chinese are helping the US with North Korea.
Trump made the comment in an interview with The New York Times on Thursday.
He said he has developed a close relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
But he expressed dissatisfaction over reports that Chinese ships have been observed transferring oil products to North Korean boats.
Such transfers would be in violation of UN Security Council resolutions on North Korea over its nuclear and missile programs.
Trump said China has been taking advantage of the US in matters of trade, but that he can look at trade issues differently if the Chinese are helping the US with North Korea.
Key words : south unification decided
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South Korea's Unification Ministry has indicated the government will consider measures that come after the shutdown of an inter-Korean industrial complex.
Former President Park Guen-hye decided in February 2016 to halt all operations at the Kaesong Industrial Complex in North Korea as part of sanctions against the North.
Ministry vice spokesperson Lee Eugene spoke to reporters on Friday after an expert panel released a report criticizing Park's decision.
The panel under the ministry blamed Park for unilaterally ordering the halt without sufficient grounds or discussion.
It also suggested the government resume operations if changes in the international situation allow it.
Lee said the government will humbly accept the report and will carry out reforms to gain public trust.
The administration of President Moon Jae-in favors dialogue with the North.
Also on Friday, about 120 South Korean firms that operated factories in the joint factory complex called on the government to resume its operations.
Business persons representing the companies read out a statement at a news conference calling for an apology from the government and a probe into Park's decision.
Former President Park Guen-hye decided in February 2016 to halt all operations at the Kaesong Industrial Complex in North Korea as part of sanctions against the North.
Ministry vice spokesperson Lee Eugene spoke to reporters on Friday after an expert panel released a report criticizing Park's decision.
The panel under the ministry blamed Park for unilaterally ordering the halt without sufficient grounds or discussion.
It also suggested the government resume operations if changes in the international situation allow it.
Lee said the government will humbly accept the report and will carry out reforms to gain public trust.
The administration of President Moon Jae-in favors dialogue with the North.
Also on Friday, about 120 South Korean firms that operated factories in the joint factory complex called on the government to resume its operations.
Business persons representing the companies read out a statement at a news conference calling for an apology from the government and a probe into Park's decision.
Key words : Japan protest Navy
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The South Korean Navy started a 2-day maritime drill around the Takeshima Islands in the Sea of Japan on Thursday.
Japan lodged a strong protest, as it claims territorial sovereignty over the islands.
South Korean media report that 5 warships and patrol aircraft as well as F-15 fighter jets took part in Thursday's exercise, which practiced preventing the infiltration of external forces into the territory.
Kenji Kanasugi, the head of the Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, lodged a strong protest with the South Korean Embassy in Tokyo.
He told a senior embassy official that Japan cannot accept the activity as the islands are an inherent part of Japan's territory in terms of history and international law.
Kanasugi urged South Korea to stop the drill.
The Japanese Embassy in Seoul made the same complaint and request to South Korea's Foreign Ministry.
The South Korean Navy carries out the drills twice a year.
The last one was in June.
Japan lodged a strong protest, as it claims territorial sovereignty over the islands.
South Korean media report that 5 warships and patrol aircraft as well as F-15 fighter jets took part in Thursday's exercise, which practiced preventing the infiltration of external forces into the territory.
Kenji Kanasugi, the head of the Foreign Ministry's Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau, lodged a strong protest with the South Korean Embassy in Tokyo.
He told a senior embassy official that Japan cannot accept the activity as the islands are an inherent part of Japan's territory in terms of history and international law.
Kanasugi urged South Korea to stop the drill.
The Japanese Embassy in Seoul made the same complaint and request to South Korea's Foreign Ministry.
The South Korean Navy carries out the drills twice a year.
The last one was in June.
Key words : foreign agreed Turkey
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Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, have agreed to hold the first bilateral security talks at the bureau chief level late next month.
Kono visited Turkey on the last leg of his Middle East tour on Thursday.
The ministers agreed to have frequent dialogue to strengthen bilateral cooperation as strategic partners.
They concurred on the need to fully implement UN Security Council resolutions against North Korea. They also discussed the Mideast situation, including the Syrian civil war.
Kono said at a joint news conference that Turkey has strong influence in various regions. He said Japan praises Turkey for such policies as accepting many Syrian refugees.
Kono also met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. They agreed to boost bilateral economic ties, including trade.
Turkey strongly protests US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Kono conveyed to Erdogan Japan's position that a solution through negotiations is important.
Kono visited Turkey on the last leg of his Middle East tour on Thursday.
The ministers agreed to have frequent dialogue to strengthen bilateral cooperation as strategic partners.
They concurred on the need to fully implement UN Security Council resolutions against North Korea. They also discussed the Mideast situation, including the Syrian civil war.
Kono said at a joint news conference that Turkey has strong influence in various regions. He said Japan praises Turkey for such policies as accepting many Syrian refugees.
Kono also met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. They agreed to boost bilateral economic ties, including trade.
Turkey strongly protests US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Kono conveyed to Erdogan Japan's position that a solution through negotiations is important.
Key words : Indian navy
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The Indian Navy plans to build up its maritime capabilities in the face of China's increasing activities in the Indian Ocean.
The Navy is aiming to strengthen surveillance in the ocean's key sea lanes.
The move follows the commissioning earlier this month of a new submarine that has advance stealth capabilities. India plans to build to a total of 6 stealth submarines by 2020.
The country is also planning to build 6 nuclear-powered submarines with support from France within the same timeframe.
In addition, the Navy will increase the number of its aircraft carriers from one to 2.
Chinese submarines are believed to be active in the Indian Ocean for what China claims is anti-piracy operations.
Tensions rose from June for more than 2 months after China began road construction on the China-India border. Both countries deployed troops to the area and a faceoff ensued.
China then sent 14 naval ships to the Indian Ocean as an apparent show of strength.
The "Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy" advocated by Japan and the United States requires close cooperation with India.
India's Chief of the Naval Staff, Sunil Lanba, told reporters that he understands the role that other countries expect the Indian Navy to play.
The Navy is aiming to strengthen surveillance in the ocean's key sea lanes.
The move follows the commissioning earlier this month of a new submarine that has advance stealth capabilities. India plans to build to a total of 6 stealth submarines by 2020.
The country is also planning to build 6 nuclear-powered submarines with support from France within the same timeframe.
In addition, the Navy will increase the number of its aircraft carriers from one to 2.
Chinese submarines are believed to be active in the Indian Ocean for what China claims is anti-piracy operations.
Tensions rose from June for more than 2 months after China began road construction on the China-India border. Both countries deployed troops to the area and a faceoff ensued.
China then sent 14 naval ships to the Indian Ocean as an apparent show of strength.
The "Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy" advocated by Japan and the United States requires close cooperation with India.
India's Chief of the Naval Staff, Sunil Lanba, told reporters that he understands the role that other countries expect the Indian Navy to play.
Key words : human rights monitoring
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A human rights monitoring group says more than 33,000 people were killed in the Syrian civil war this year and that one-third of them were civilians.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights released the results of its count of fatalities in the war on Thursday.
The group says about 10,500 civilians were killed, including children.
It says roughly 1,800 of them were killed by Islamic State militants and that some 5,500 lost their lives in attacks by President Bashar al-Assad's government forces, Russian troops and other parties.
The group says around 2,400 civilians were killed in airstrikes by the US-led international coalition.
It adds the tally of those killed in the war since turmoil began in 2011 has exceeded 340,000.
The observatory says a humanitarian crisis is still continuing in Syria as some towns have no access to supplies of food or medicine due to a siege by government forces.
The group is urging the international community to do more to resolve the situation.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights released the results of its count of fatalities in the war on Thursday.
The group says about 10,500 civilians were killed, including children.
It says roughly 1,800 of them were killed by Islamic State militants and that some 5,500 lost their lives in attacks by President Bashar al-Assad's government forces, Russian troops and other parties.
The group says around 2,400 civilians were killed in airstrikes by the US-led international coalition.
It adds the tally of those killed in the war since turmoil began in 2011 has exceeded 340,000.
The observatory says a humanitarian crisis is still continuing in Syria as some towns have no access to supplies of food or medicine due to a siege by government forces.
The group is urging the international community to do more to resolve the situation.
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