US President Donald Trump has signed into law a bill to support human rights and democracy in Hong Kong.
Japanese officials say North Korea launched two ballistic missiles on Thursday afternoon.
Trade officials from China, Japan and South Korea are negotiating a free trade agreement in Seoul.
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Key words : Trump signed into law express
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US President Donald Trump has signed into law a bill to support human rights and democracy in Hong Kong.
The bill aims to check for possible erosion by the Chinese government of Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy under the "one country, two systems" principle.
It would also allow for sanctions to be imposed on Chinese officials involved in suppressing Hong Kong.
The US Senate and the House of Representatives approved the bill last week. Trump signed it on Wednesday.
Trump had expressed some concerns about complicating efforts to reach a trade deal with China.
But members of Congress had urged him to sign the legislation, which won overwhelming bipartisan support in both chambers.
China had strongly opposed the bill, calling it an interference in domestic affairs. Beijing has summoned the US ambassador to protest, and threatened retaliatory measures if the bill becomes law.
The legislation is likely to affect trade talks between the US and China.
Trump said in a statement on Wednesday that he signed the legislation out of respect for Chinese President Xi Jinping and the people of Hong Kong.
He said the legislation is being enacted "in the hope that leaders and representatives of China and Hong Kong will be able to amicably settle their differences leading to long-term peace and prosperity for all."
Key words : Hong Kong lashed
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The government of Hong Kong has lashed out at the newly-enacted US legislation that supports democracy and human rights there.
US President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan congressional bill into law on Wednesday.
Hong Kong's government on Thursday issued a statement expressing strong opposition to the legislation and utmost regret that the United States ignored the concerns of the government.
It described the legislation as interference in Hong Kong's domestic affairs while being unnecessary and groundless. It also said it sends the wrong message to demonstrators and does not help alleviate the situation in Hong Kong.
Key words : foreign ministry issued strongly
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China's Foreign Ministry has issued a statement strongly criticizing the newly enacted US legislation designed to support democracy and human rights in Hong Kong.
The ministry on Thursday described the new law as a major interference in China's domestic affairs and a blatant act of hegemony.
The statement says China's government and its people firmly oppose the legislation. It warns the US not to take one-sided action, or China will retaliate and the negative consequences will boomerang on the US.
Key words : Suga
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Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga says the Japanese government remains concerned about the situation in Hong Kong and will be in close communication with the United States on the matter.
Suga spoke to reporters on Thursday following the enactment of US legislation that supports human rights and democracy in Hong Kong.
He said he hopes the situation in Hong Kong will be resolved soon and the city's stability will be maintained under the "one country, two systems" framework.
Suga appealed to all those concerned to exercise caution and to seek a solution through peaceful dialogue.
The chief government spokesperson indicated that the new US legislation will not affect Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Japan next year.
Key words : many citizen
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Many citizens in Hong Kong are believed to be welcoming the US legislation designed to support democracy and human rights in the city.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has refused to comply with citizens' demands for more democracy even after the pro-democracy groups won Sunday's district council elections by a landslide.
US President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan congressional bill into law on Wednesday.
One citizen welcomed the move as encouragement for the people of Hong Kong.
But another said it's not acceptable because it will only fuel more protests.
Meanwhile, police and firefighters began investigation and clearance work at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University on Thursday, which had been sieged by student protesters for nearly two weeks.
The university plans to begin preparations for resuming classes as soon as the campus is confirmed as safe.
Key words : official say
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Japanese officials say North Korea launched two ballistic missiles on Thursday afternoon.
Japan's Defense Minister says the missiles were launched from the eastern part of North Korea at around 5 p.m., Japan Time.
Taro Kono said, "We estimate that they flew 380 kilometers and reached an altitude of 100 kilometers before landing in the Sea of Japan."
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also criticized the launch.
Abe said, "North Korea's repeated ballistic missile launches present a serious challenge to Japan, as well as the international community."
A senior Japanese foreign ministry official says it has lodged a protest with Pyongyang through its embassy in Beijing.
North Korea has now conducted 13 missile tests since May. Thursday's launch comes less than a week after South Korea decided to maintain a military intelligence- sharing pact with Japan.
The launch also comes amid stalled denuclearization talks between the North and the US.
The North wants the US to lift its sanctions against the country before dismantling its nuclear program. But Washington wants Pyongyang to act first.
North Korea has imposed a yearend deadline for the US to take a more flexible approach.
Key words : state-run accused undue
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North Korea's state-run media has accused the United States of applying undue pressure on South Korea to retract its decision to scrap an intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan.
A website operated by the North's Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea commented on the agreement, known as GSOMIA, on Wednesday. Seoul recently decided to maintain it.
The web entry asserts GSOMIA is a traitorous pact that provides Japan with a foothold to revive its militarism and invade the Korean Peninsula again.
It also says the US pressed South Korea not to scrap the agreement, acting high-handedly like a criminal.
The commentary asserts anti-US and anti-Japan sentiment has momentum in the South.
Observers say the web posting reveals the North's frustration as it has insisted the South should scrap GSOMIA.
Key words : US research group
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A US research group says satellite imagery indicates that North Korea is continuing construction activity at its nuclear site.
The analysis of the Nyongbyon nuclear complex was released on the 38 North website on Wednesday.
Researchers say images taken on October 29 show multiple vehicles on the premises, and others from November 14 confirm that construction work has been completed on a building near the experimental light-water reactor.
They also say a high-rise building is being constructed near what appears to be a research facility.
The group adds that there are no visible indications of reactor operations.
In a summit with the United States in February, North Korea sought a lifting of sanctions in exchange for scrapping the Nyongbyon complex.
But the US demanded that all other nuclear facilities should be dismantled as well, and the meeting ended without an agreement.
The two countries also held working-level talks on denuclearization in Sweden last month, but officials failed to make any progress.
Key words : trade officials
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Trade officials from China, Japan and South Korea are negotiating a free trade agreement in Seoul. It's the 16th round of talks since they started in 2013.
The officials say a three-way trade deal could help enhance the global multilateral system and regional cooperation.
Chinese representative Wang Shouwen said; "There's a huge potential to be tapped. It's therefore an opportunity for us to accelerate the negotiations."
Japanese counterpart Takehiro Kagawa said; "It's vital to firmly maintain and strengthen multilateral trade system."
South Korean negotiator Yeo Han-koo said; "I expect the negotiations to be accelerated in order to strengthen regional economic cooperation in Northeast Asia."
The three countries are also part of the "Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership," a proposed initiative that would create the world's largest trade-zone.
But the negotiators in Seoul are aiming to forge a deeper agreement among themselves.
They are discussing a wide range of areas, including e-commerce and the protection of intellectual property.
The officials want to cover the issues in detail before a three-way summit takes place, likely next month.
Key words : retail sale
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Japan's retail sales were down sharply in October due to the impact of the consumption tax hike and a powerful typhoon.
The economy ministry said on Thursday that retail sales declined by 7.1 percent from the same month a year earlier.
The result follows the change in the consumption tax from 8 percent to 10 percent on October 1.
The decline in sales outstripped the slide that followed the previous tax hike in April 2014, when sales fell by 4.3 percent.
Department stores and home appliance chains reported falls of 17.3 percent and 14.2 percent respectively. In September, those sectors enjoyed a spike in business as consumers rushed to beat the tax hike.
Sales at convenience stores defied the overall trend. They climbed by 3.3 percent, apparently helped by a government-backed refund program for cashless payments that was introduced to offset the impact of the tax increase.
Typhoon Hagibis also had a significant impact on sales. The storm left an extensive trail of damage through parts of Japan, and forced some stores to suspend operations.
Key words : panasonic
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Sources say Panasonic is preparing to let go of its struggling semiconductor business.
Intense competition and the US-China trade conflict have taken a toll on the company's chip sales.
The sources say Panasonic's executives have decided on a plan to sell a subsidiary, Panasonic Semiconductor Solutions.
They are now in talks to have Taiwan's Nuvoton Technology acquire the unit.
The subsidiary's devices are mainly used in automobiles and computer servers.
The electronics giant also plans to sell another one of its chip-making units. The company in central Japan is a joint venture with an Israeli firm.
Panasonic first entered the semiconductor business in 1952 when it set up a joint venture with Dutch firm Philips.
It became a major global chip-maker, in terms of sales, around 1990.
But business has been sluggish, after competitors in South Korea and Taiwan rapidly expanded their operations.
Key words : Narita airport natural
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The operator of Narita airport outside Tokyo has drawn up a comprehensive business continuity plan for major natural disasters.
Nearly 17,000 people were stranded at the airport in September when a typhoon disrupted transport links with the Tokyo metropolitan area.
The plan says the operator will close one of the two runways if a major blackout occurs, and use emergency power sources to enable takeoffs and landings for 72 hours.
It also says the operator needs to stockpile a four-day supply of drinking water and well water for people who become stranded at the airport.
In the case of a prolonged emergency, the operator will consult with the government and limit the number of incoming flights.
It will also ask the government to provide alternative methods of transport, including chartered buses.
The plan says evacuation orders and all other guidance at the airport should be provided in English, Chinese, and Korean in addition to Japanese.
The president of Narita International Airport Corporation, Akihiko Tamura, says the operator will improve its disaster preparedness by repeatedly conducting drills based on the plan.
Key words : organizer
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Organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics are calling on the public to apply to run in the games' torch relay.
Recruiting of runners started on Wednesday with a PR event in Tokyo. In attendance were Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori, para-athletics runner Keita Sato and para-badminton player Osamu Nagashima.
In the relay, trios of torchbearers are to meet for the first time and run with the torch together. Officials say running with others will give participants a new awareness of inclusiveness in society.
Nishikori said it's a nice idea, and that it would be great for the runners to exchange contact information and eat together later.
The recruitment is being handled by sponsor LIXIL Corporation between November 27 and February 29.
Four prefectures where the relay is to take place -- Tokyo, Shizuoka, Chiba and Saitama -- plan to accept applications from runners related to the prefectures from December 16 to February 15.
Those who already applied for the Olympic torch relay can still apply for that of the Paralympics.
The 2020 Paralympic Games will be held from August 25 to September 6. The torch relay and related events are scheduled between August 13 and 25.
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