Key words : kishi
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210124_12/
Japanese Defense Minister Kishi Nobuo and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin have reaffirmed that Article Five of the Japan-US Security Treaty applies to the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.
Article Five obliges the United States to defend territories under Japan's administrative control.
Kishi and Austin talked by phone Sunday morning, Japan time.
Kishi congratulated Austin for being appointed and approved as Secretary of Defense in the new administration of President Joe Biden.
Kishi spoke of Japan's opposition to unilateral attempts to change the status quo by coercion.
His remarks come as China continues to increase its maritime activities in the East and South China seas.
Japan controls the Senkaku Islands. 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.
Kishi and Austin also confirmed that they would continue to work together in demanding the complete, verifiable, and irreversible dismantlement of all of North Korea's weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles.
They also agreed to seek an early conclusion of the talks on Japan's share of the cost of stationing US forces in the country.
They confirmed that they would seek to meet in person as soon as possible with due consideration to the coronavirus pandemic.
After the phone call, Kishi noted that Austin seems to be highly interested in the security situations in Asia and values the Japan-US alliance.
He added that he hopes to build good, trusting relationships and fortify the deterrence power.
Key words : US pressure taiwan
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210124_14/
The US Department of State has urged China to end its pressure against Taiwan.
Department spokesperson Ned Price on Saturday issued a statement indicating that China's military pressure on Taiwan is threatening regional peace and stability.
The statement expresses concern about China's "ongoing attempts to intimidate its neighbors, including Taiwan."
It urges Beijing to "cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan and instead engage in meaningful dialogue with Taiwan's democratically elected representatives."
It says, "We will stand with friends and allies to advance our shared prosperity, security, and values in the Indo-Pacific region -- and that includes deepening our ties with democratic Taiwan."
The former US administration of president Donald Trump has strengthened its relationship with Taiwan, while deepening confrontation with China.
The latest statement demonstrates the commitment by the new administration of President Joe Biden to maintain the US stance toward deepening ties with Taiwan.
Key words : china coast guard sweeping
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210124_13/
The Chinese government has given its coast guard sweeping new powers to deal with foreign ships in the country's waters. And it includes authorization to open fire at them.
From February 1, coast guard vessels will be allowed to forcibly remove foreign ships, and use weapons if the ships don't comply.
The coast guard will also have the power to take down structures built by foreign organizations or individuals in waters or on islands under China's jurisdiction.
The new law could exacerbate tensions around the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture. Japan controls the islands. China and Taiwan claim them. The Japanese government maintains the islands are an inherent part of Japan's territory.
Chinese government ships are seen near the islands almost daily. Some have entered Japanese waters and chased Japanese fishing boats.
China's coast guard operates under the command of the military. Its vessels have increased in size recently, and its activities near disputed islands in the South China Sea have intensified.
Key words : biden johnson
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210124_11/
New US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have agreed to deepen the alliance between their countries through measures such as tackling climate change and dealing with China.
The US and British governments announced on Saturday that the two leaders held phone talks.
They discussed shared challenges such as fighting climate change and containing COVID-19.
Johnson welcomed Biden's announcement that the US would rejoin the Paris Agreement on climate change and the World Health Organization.
The two reaffirmed the importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
They discussed the need for coordination on shared foreign policy priorities, including China and Iran.
The leaders also discussed the prospects of a free trade deal.
On Friday, Biden also spoke by phone with his counterparts in Canada and Mexico separately.
Biden appears committed to international cooperation, in a departure from former president Donald Trump's America First stance. Biden plans to conduct diplomacy focused on US allies.
Key words : legendary
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210124_05/
Legendary American television host Larry King died on Saturday. He was 87.
The cause of King's death is unknown. US media and his official Twitter account report that he died at a hospital in the western city of Los Angeles on Saturday morning.
The media had reported he was hospitalized after contracting the coronavirus earlier this month.
King was born in New York City in 1933. He became popular as a talk show host on a national radio network.
From 1985, King hosted a TV talk show on CNN, "Larry King Live." He interviewed former presidents, including Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, as well as singer Michael Jackson and other celebrities in various fields.
He attracted many viewers by asking candid and sharp questions to his guests on the live program. The show was broadcast for a quarter of a century.
Key words : major university
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210124_06/
A major university in Japan has begun distributing food to students in need as many of them have less work amid the coronavirus pandemic.
University of Tsukuba found out that many students are facing economic hardship and asking for support.
The survey conducted by the university in December showed that about 70 percent of the respondents in some departments said their income had declined.
The university called on companies and farmers in the area to donate food to the students in need.
It received more than 20 tons of food, including 7 tons of rice, vegetables, and instant noodles.
Food was given to more than 2,500 students on Friday.
One student from abroad said he is grateful for the help as he does not get any support from his family back home and he lost his part-time work because of the pandemic.
The university says more students need support and that it hopes to call for more donations.
Key words : cloud funding vegetable
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