Asian View
Key words : hokkaido panel
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NHK has learned that Japan's government advisory panel on the coronavirus pandemic has called for stronger measures against cluster infections and more effective border controls.
The panel came up with the emergency guidelines on Monday in response to a current surge of infections in the northern prefecture of Hokkaido and many other regions.
The panel members warned that there would likely be a rapid spread of infections unless appropriate measures are taken as social and economic activities are gradually resuming.
They also called for more effective and efficient measures to be taken against cluster infections at such places as bars, night clubs, communities of foreign residents and universities.
As traveling to and from Japan has resumed after the easing of restrictions, the panel advised health authorities to swiftly disclose a country-by-country analysis of coronavirus tests at airport quarantine stations, as well as the positive rate of the tests. The panel also urged strengthening support for medical institutions that treat foreigners.
The panel members stressed the need for tougher measures to curb social and economic activities when the coronavirus alert level is raised to the second highest on a four-point scale.
Key words : people in India welcomed
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People in India are also hailing Democratic US presidential candidate Joe Biden's projected victory, as the party's vice presidential hopeful, Kamala Harris, is the daughter of an immigrant from their country.
Harris is set to become the first female US vice president. She will also be the first Black American and the first Asian-American to serve in that post.
Harris' maternal uncle, who lives in the Indian capital, New Delhi, welcomed the election result.
Gopalan Balachandran said, "Feels good, not only personally, I feel it's good for the United States. And it's important that the US be in a stable society for the rest of us. So for that also I'm happy."
He said he thinks "the next four years will be good." And he hopes to attend the swearing-in ceremony in Washington next year.
Residents of a village in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, the hometown of Harris' maternal grandfather, set off firecrackers to celebrate her making history.
The villagers took part in a ceremony to congratulate Harris at a Hindu temple she has ties to. Harris made donations to the temple through her aunt, who lives in India.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted a salute to Biden and Harris. He applauded what he called Harris' "pathbreaking" success and said her win is a matter of pride for all Indian-Americans.
Key words : China official statement
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China has yet to issue an official statement in response to former Vice President Joe Biden's declaration of victory in the US presidential election.
During a meeting with reporters on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said, "We take notice of the fact that Biden had declared his victory."
Wang said he understands that the result of the presidential election will be determined based on US law and relevant procedures. He added China follows international norms on how to express its views.
Wang noted that China and the United States should respect each other and refrain from interfering in each other's internal affairs.
Wang also indicated China hopes that the new US administration will be able to compromise.
Key words : pro-democracy
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Nineteen pro-democracy legislators in Hong Kong have threatened to collectively resign if China disqualifies any of them.
Media outlets have reported that the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress is expected to disqualify four opposition lawmakers from Hong Kong's Legislative Council. The committee meeting is scheduled to start on Tuesday.
The four legislators will reportedly face accusations of violating Hong Kong's Basic Law.
A group of 19 opposition lawmakers held a news conference on Monday night. They threatened to resign en masse from the Legislative Council if four of them were disqualified.
Among the 19 lawmakers was Dennis Kwok, who expressed concern that such a move would block opposition voices and mark a "serious departure" from the spirit of Hong Kong's "one country, two systems" framework.
If the four lawmakers lose their status, pro-Beijing lawmakers will account for more than two-thirds of the Legislative Council. This would enable the pro-Beijing camp to more easily dismiss lawmakers and influence decisions.
Key words : leaders of trade
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Leaders of countries around the Asia-Pacific are set to hold an online summit on Sunday to press ahead with negotiations toward a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP. They aim to have a deal signed by the end of the year.
Senior ministers are planning a video-conference on Wednesday to pave the way for the summit.
The 15 countries involved are Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. But one of the region's major economies, India, is not participating.
RCEP negotiations started in 2012. But India hasn't attended meetings since November last year.
It has suggested it may not want to be part of a free-trade pact that would hurt its domestic industries.
Japan sees things differently. Such a deal would be the first economic partnership agreement with its biggest trading partner, China.
Key words : dozens of vietnamese
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Dozens of Vietnamese who aim to work as nurses or caregivers have arrived in Japan after the country eased entry restrictions imposed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sixty-four trainees who arrived on Monday will spend 14 days in self-isolation before taking Japanese language lessons and receiving nursing and elderly care training for two-and-a-half months. Then they will work at hospitals and nursing care facilities across the country while studying for national license exams.
Japan started accepting Vietnamese trainees six years ago based on a bilateral economic partnership agreement, but the deal was put on hold earlier this year after the entry restrictions were introduced.
The government plans to resume accepting trainees from Indonesia and the Philippines because of a strong demand for foreign workers in the health care sector that has been suffering from chronic workforce shortages.
Key words : junko
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Acclaimed fashion designer Junko Koshino designed the costumes for a performance of Japan's traditional Noh drama held in Tokyo.
Koshino and Noh actor Kanze Kiyokazu teamed up to promote the culture of Noh at a time when the coronavirus outbreak has caused difficulties for the traditional art.
The performance was given at a Noh theater in the Ginza district on Monday.
The first part featured a fashion show produced by Koshino. Models walked on the Noh stage to the music of Japanese flutes and drums. Their costumes were designed using the theme of "Japanese aesthetics" Koshino received a big round of applause when she appeared onstage at the end of the show.
In the second part of the performance, Kanze played a demon disguised as a beautiful woman, who seduces a warlord. When she turned into the demon, the actor represented the dreadfulness of the demon, wearing a gorgeous costume designed by Koshino.
The Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties says 1,091 Noh plays had been canceled or postponed this year as of late September amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Monday's performance was streamed online. The organizers say they will focus on promoting the traditional performing art in novel ways.
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