Asian View
Key words : seven pro-democracy
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Seven pro-democracy politicians have been arrested in Hong Kong on charges including acts of contempt against the territory's assembly.
On Sunday morning, Hong Kong police arrested seven incumbent and former members of the Legislative Council, including the head of the Democratic Party, Wu Chi-wai. The charges are related to a Council meeting in May. Police allege that they also obstructed the duties of Council officials.
Scuffles broke out on May 8 between pro-democracy lawmakers and pro-Beijing members, as they deliberated on a bill to outlaw insulting China's national anthem.
The police have not ruled out the possibility of further arrests.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam is expected to deliver a policy speech this month, after talks with Chinese government officials in Beijing this week.
Observers say the latest move is aimed at keeping the pro-democracy camp in check before full-fledged deliberations on the policy speech at the legislature.
The pro-democracy camp has condemned the arrests, saying lawmakers are being deprived of their right to fight in the legislature.
Key words : philippines
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Philippine authorities say at least 10 people died as Typhoon Goni moved past the island of Luzon.
Goni made landfall on Sunday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that triggered landslides and flooding across the region. Many homes were inundated.
Disaster response authorities say about 390,000 people are taking shelter in public schools and other facilities.
Local media report that there are concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, as some facilities are exceeding their capacity.
Authorities are also investigating reports of houses caught in landslides.
Japan's Meteorological Agency says another tropical storm, Atsani, has developed over waters east of the Philippines.
The agency says Atsani is expected to approach Luzon Island on Thursday, while gradually gaining strength.
Key words : tuna auction
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Visitors to Tokyo's largest food market once again have the chance to watch the famed tuna auction up close.
The special observation deck at the Toyosu market was reopened on Monday for the first time in about eight months. It's on the same floor as the auction venue.
The deck was closed to the public in late February due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The market has cut the number of visitors admitted to the deck from 120 to 27 a day. Visitors must apply in advance and are chosen by lottery. Everyone must wear a mask and have their temperature taken.
Eighteen people observed the auction on Monday morning. They took photos and watched how traders and buyers shouted and gestured as the big tunas changed hands.
A Tokyo woman who visited with her children said she was surprised at how loud the voices were on the auction floor. She said the children learned a lot about how the tunas they eat at sushi shops are sold in the market.
Applications can be submitted on the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market's Japanese-language website.
Key words : Thai king and queen
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Thailand's king has mixed with a large throng of his backers in an apparent bid to counter growing criticism of the monarchy from anti-government protesters.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida emerged from the Grand Palace in the capital, Bangkok, on Sunday after attending a religious ceremony earlier in the day.
The king and queen walked among roughly 20,000 monarchy supporters who had been waiting outside the palace. The royals spoke to some of them and received flowers.
Authorities allowed NHK and other foreign media to cover the event from an unusually close range. They also permitted members of the crowd to film it.
Monarchy supporters have been staging rallies in response to anti-government demonstrations, led mostly by young people who are demanding reforms to the royal institution.
A representative of the supporters said it is time for them to take to the streets to protect the dear royal family.
The king was scheduled to depart for Germany on Sunday, but is believed to have delayed the trip. He purportedly spends much of his time in the European country and conducts public duties from there.
On October 26, anti-government protesters asked the German government to investigate the king's activities.
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas warned there would be consequences if the king's activities were deemed to be unlawful.
Analysts say the monarch met his backers to rally support for the monarchy and demonstrate that he remains popular with the Thai public.
Key words : moviegoer
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The Japanese smash-hit anime "Kimetsu no Yaiba," or "Demon Slayer," has debuted in Taiwan, attracting large crowds.
Moviegoers eager to see the animated film on its opening day gathered at Taipei's movie theaters on Friday.
A theater complex showing the film on multiple screens said long lines had formed before each showing. Many of the fans came dressed as their favorite character.
The movie has broken box office records in Japan, earning more than 10 billion yen, or about 95 million dollars in its first 10 days in theaters. Many media outlets describe it as a historic feat.
Shueisha, the publisher of the original hit manga series, says the series has been translated into 14 languages including English, Chinese, French, and Spanish.
The film's distributor, Aniplex, says the movie will debut in North America next year. It says the film's release in other regions is also planned.
Key words : okinawa fire
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People in Japan's southwestern prefecture of Okinawa have marked one year since a fire burned down a main hall and other buildings at Shuri Castle.
About 70 people took part in a fire extinguishing drill at the site on Saturday morning.
A festival also began at the castle later in the day, featuring various events. Tourists and others took photos of the area where the main hall used to stand.
A resident said she wants the castle to be rebuilt as soon as possible as it is a symbol of Okinawa.
A tourist guide in his 80s also voiced hope for a quick restoration, saying he will continue to let visitors know more about the castle.
The fire destroyed six buildings at the castle, including the main hall, on October 31, 2019. Police and firefighting authorities say the blaze was very likely caused by an electrical problem and that they have found no sign of foul play.
The central government aims to have the castle restored by 2026.
Shuri Castle was originally built about 500 years ago. It was destroyed during World War Two. The main hall and other buildings were reconstructed decades later. In 2000, ruins of the original castle were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Key words : tokushima
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A dance event has been held in a western Japanese city with preventive measures against COVID-19 in effect.
The performance came months after a large-scale mid-summer dance festival was cancelled there due to the pandemic.
A group of restaurant owners and other businesses in the city of Tokushima organized Sunday's event with the aim of revitalizing its shopping district.
The dance was held in place of the Awa Odori, one of Japan's most famous mid-summer dance festivals, that is held every August.
It was the first major event to be held in the city since the four-day festival was cancelled.
Visitors at Sunday's event had their body temperatures checked at the venue's entrance set up in the city's shopping district.
The staff also wore masks and gloves to prevent infections.
Members of dancing groups from around the city performed on a platform. They danced passionately to special festival music, while observing physical distancing.
Spectators enjoyed the performance, as well as food from stalls, while seated at tables surrounding the platform.
A local man in his 30s said he visited the event to give his child a chance to see the dance, and said they had a great time.
The head of the organizing panel says their shopping district has been in a slump since the mid-summer festival was cancelled.
He said they want to organize more events in appropriate ways so that many people can visit the area without the risk of infection.
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