Asian View
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Key words : Hong Kong activist
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20201028_03/
An English-language newspaper in Hong Kong has reported that four activists sought asylum at the US Consulate General but were turned away.
The South China Morning Post reported that the incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon. The US diplomatic mission declined to comment.
Also on Tuesday, police said they had arrested three former members of a group that called for the territory's independence on suspicion of inciting secession in violation of the national security law.
The three, aged between 17 and 21, were out on bail after their arrest in July for allegedly posting messages on social media to urge like-minded people to unite and stage protests.
Police argue that the suspects continued uploading similar messages after they were released.
One of the suspects was reportedly detained near the US Consulate General early Tuesday morning. Local media say the person was seeking asylum.
Some people who have been indicted for their alleged involvement in protests have fled Hong Kong.
Earlier this month, it became known that a student accused of rioting had been granted refugee status in Germany.
In August, Chinese authorities detained 12 people who were trying to smuggle themselves into Taiwan by boat. One of them was an activist who was out on bail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching the national security law.
Key words : Thailand ruling
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20201028_07/
Members of Thailand's ruling party have proposed that a committee be set up to discuss ways to resolve the political protests that have been continuing for months in the country. The committee would reportedly be comprised of lawmakers and young demonstrators.
The proposal was made during an extraordinary session of parliament on Monday and Tuesday. The session was held to talk about measures aimed at ending the ongoing demonstrations.
Anti-government protesters have been taking to the streets almost every day. They are demanding that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha resign. They also want the monarchy to be reformed.
Prayut said at the parliamentary meeting that he agrees with the idea of setting up a committee.
He also said he will put the issue of constitutional reform on the parliamentary agenda next month and hold a national referendum on the matter. Constitutional reform is one of the protesters' demands.
Some opposition lawmakers are criticizing the proposal to set up a committee. They say it is a time-buying tactic. They also say the prime minister's plan to put the issue of constitutional reform on the parliamentary agenda lacks concrete details.
Prayut has dismissed calls for his resignation. He says he will not abandon his duties while the country is going through a crisis.
As for the monarchy, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Monday that his country is monitoring the activities of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn. The king spends most of his time in Germany.
Maas said there will be consequences, if the king's activities are deemed to be unlawful.
Protesters marched to the German embassy in Bangkok to present a petition to the German government. They want Berlin to investigate the king's activities. They say it is inappropriate for the king to carry out public duties while residing in the European nation.
Key words : ANA holding 30 planes
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20201027_40/
The coronavirus pandemic has brought record losses to one of Japan's major airline operators. ANA Holdings has announced it expects a group net loss of 4.8 billion dollars, for the year ending next March.
The company says net loss for the half year through September amounted to a record 1.8 billion dollars. It says the number of passengers on international routes dropped 96 percent and on domestic flights by 79 percent.
The head of the holding company says this fiscal year has been difficult. President and CEO Katanozaka Shinya added that they will pursue efforts to make more profits and revenue with domestic, cargo and chartered flights, which continue to do well.
ANA Holdings will seek voluntary retirements, implement an annual pay cut of 30 percent on average and get rid of more than 30 planes as part of restructuring plans.
It plans to launch a new international low-cost carrier and promote tourism and product sales by tapping into customer data from its frequent flyer program in order to boost revenues.
Key words : India signed
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20201028_02/
The United States and India have signed a pact to further strengthen military cooperation, including sharing sensitive information.
The agreement was signed on Tuesday at a meeting of foreign affairs and defense chiefs in the Indian capital of New Delhi. It was the third time that the US and India have held "two-plus-two" talks.
From the US, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mark Esper attended. India was represented by External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
The pact enables the US to provide India with sensitive data such as images taken by military satellites.
The two nations have already agreed to allow their militaries to mutually provide food and fuel and to use each other's bases.
The new agreement is believed to have China in mind, as the country is stepping up its maritime activities.
Earlier this month, the US and India held a foreign ministers' meeting with Japan and Australia in Tokyo. The four nations reaffirmed that they will unite in realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific based on the rule of law.
In their latest meeting, the US and Indian ministers welcomed a joint maritime exercise by the four nations that will be held next month in waters near India.
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