Key words : US secretary global
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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he wants to build a global coalition to counter what he calls the threat the Chinese Communist Party poses.
Pompeo made the remark after meeting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab in London on Tuesday.
Pompeo told reporters that China has exploited the coronavirus outbreak to further its own interests. Rather than helping the world, Pompeo said, the country has been bullying its neighbors and pushing its claims for maritime regions that it has no lawful claim to.
He said he wants every nation to work together to push back against the Chinese Communist Party's efforts in every dimension.
He went on to say, "We hope we can build out a coalition that understands this threat."
Pompeo said in a statement last week that Beijing's claims to offshore resources across most of the South China Sea are "completely unlawful."
Key words : Esper aggressive
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US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has criticized what he called China's aggressive behavior in the East and South China Seas.
Esper delivered an online speech on the security in the Indo-Pacific region on Tuesday.
He said the Chinese People's Liberation Army continues its aggressive behavior in the East and South China Seas, including sinking a Vietnamese fishing boat and harassing Malaysia's oil and gas development.
Esper added that the Chinese military has also increased the number and duration of its incursions into the waters surrounding the Japanese-administered Senkaku Islands.
Japan controls the islands in the East China Sea. China and Taiwan claim them. The Japanese government maintains the islands are an inherent part of Japan's territory, in terms of history and international law. It says there is no issue of sovereignty to be resolved over them.
The US Defense Secretary said Japan's security role is growing. He said Japan is clearly an anchor of security in the Asia-Pacific region.
Esper's remarks come about a week after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a statement, calling Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea "completely unlawful."
Pompeo said that the US is aligning with a 2016 international tribunal that found China's claims have no legal basis.
He went so far as to say the world will not let Beijing treat the South China Sea as its maritime empire.
Key words : hong kong pro-democracy activist Trump
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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has met with a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, who fled the territory after China enacted a national security law for the region.
The US State Department said on Tuesday that Pompeo and Nathan Law met in London.
Law fled Hong Kong on July 3 in protest against China's enactment of legislation that restricts anti-government activities in the territory. In Britain, he is continuing to fight for democracy in Hong Kong.
Pompeo told reporters before the meeting that he expected to have "eye-opening and important discussions" with Law.
The meeting is believed to be part of the US government's effort to keep in check China's increased control over Hong Kong.
Last week, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at ending preferential trade treatment for the territory.
Key words : United States analyze
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Data released in the United States indicates that the number of coronavirus infections could be more than 10 times the reported figure in parts of the country.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analyzed blood samples from 10 areas for coronavirus antibodies. The samples were collected and tested by commercial labs from March to June.
The results show that in New York City, 6.9 percent of the samples had antibodies soon after the virus began spreading in mid-March, while the figure rose to 23.2 percent in early May.
Around five percent of the blood samples tested in neighboring Connecticut had antibodies.
In the state of Missouri, where the number of confirmed infections is relatively small, 2.8 percent had antibodies as of late May.
The CDC says the data shows that the estimated number of infected people could be several to more than 10 times the reported figures in the targeted regions.
CDC officials say it is unknown whether the presence of antibodies means immunity from future infections. They say basic measures such as washing hands frequently, wearing masks and social distancing remain important to prevent infections.
Key words : Japanese government pushing
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The Japanese government is pushing forward with its plan to reopen the economy. It comes as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise across the country.
Part of the government's strategy is the "Go To Travel" campaign. It officially kicked off on Wednesday and offers discounts on transportation and accommodation, and coupons that can be used at tourist facilities and souvenir shops.
A man traveling to Okinawa said the campaign has a lot of benefits and he would like to take advantage of it.
Another male tourist heading to Okinawa said he is excited about his trip but also concerned about the virus.
The number of infections is rising across Japan. Six hundred and thirty-two cases were reported on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Abe Shizo said, "There is no change in the policy of cautiously resuming economic activities with the cooperation of the people. At the same time, we will take thorough measures to prevent infections."
Tokyo has been one of the hardest hit areas. It reported 237 new infections on Tuesday, and is expected to top 10,000 total cases on Wednesday.
The high numbers caused the government to exclude businesses and residents in the capital from taking part in the "Go To Travel" campaign.
Key words : do not follow
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The Japanese government's travel incentive program has started to promote domestic tourism hit hard by the coronavirus.
The "Go To Travel" campaign involves discounts for travel costs, and issuing coupons that can be used at tourist facilities and souvenir shops. Discounts became available on Wednesday.
The government last week dropped travel to Tokyo from the program, due to a recent spike in the number of coronavirus cases in the capital. Travel by Tokyo residents was also excluded.
On Tuesday, the government announced that it will cover fees for cancelling trips that had already been booked.
The government also decided to compensate travel agents and hotels for losses caused by cancellations.
Those last-minute arrangements have triggered confusion among both travelers and businesses.
Meanwhile, some people are concerned that travelers could spread the virus.
The government is urging travel agents and hotel operators to take thorough preventive measures. It plans to delist businesses that do not follow the request.
The government says group tours by youngsters or the elderly should be avoided. It also says trips featuring big parties are not desirable.
Key words : JTB
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The head of one of Japan's biggest travel agencies is downplaying the campaign's prospects. JTB President Yamakita Eijiro says the decision to exclude Tokyo is a big blow for the tourism sector.
Yamakita said, "Tokyo is a very big market. Cutting out the capital city will make it extremely difficult to generate demand."
Yamakita welcomed the government's decision to compensate people for canceled trips to and from Tokyo.
He also said last-minute changes in policy were inevitable given the circumstances ... but have made it hard for his agency to do its job properly.
Key words : Arai
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The head of a Tokyo-based travel agency is even more pessimistic. Konan Travel President Arai Mikio said that the government's erratic approach is causing major headaches for small and medium firms.
Arai said, "The government now says it will reimburse people, but it keeps flip-flopping on this. Honestly I'm ready to quit this industry. Maybe I can drive a truck or a bus instead."
He said from April to June ... his company had no revenue at all. He said other agencies were in the same boat.
Arai added the handling of the "Go To Travel" campaign is now adding insult to injury.
He also said that many of his customers are struggling to keep up with the government's policy changes.
Key words : survey summer holiday
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A survey of summer holiday budget plans in Japan suggests that households are expected to spend the least in 15 years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance surveyed 1,120 men and women aged from their 20s to 50s online in June.
Their planned vacation spending averaged about 65,000 yen, or about 608 dollars. That's about 4 percent less than last year and the lowest since the survey started in 2006.
Just over 45 percent of respondents said they intend to spend less than last year.
Asked why their outlays will be lower, 63 percent of the respondents said they have no spending plans as they choose to refrain from going out due to the pandemic.
Nearly 33 percent said they would save money for time of need, while about 26 percent said they would spend less because their income has been reduced.
The chief economist at Meiji Yasuda Research Institute says a mood of self-restraint and cuts to summer bonuses are the major reasons for the projected lower spending.
Kodama Yuichi who is Chief Economist at Meiji Yasuda Research Institute, said, "Many households say they have no chance to spend money due to the mood of self-restraint. Traveling during the summer holidays is a big opportunity for people to spend. So consumption will remain sluggish if people simply choose not to travel."
Kodama added that weak consumption is likely continue for some time as people remain concerned about another wave of coronavirus infections.
Key words : report Catherine Kobayashi Trump
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US President Donald Trump is threatening to send federal troops into big cities. He suggests he wants to order. But his opponents say it's just an election-year ploy. NHK World's Catherine Kobayashi reports.
Key words : weather Tsietsi Monare
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