Asian View
Key words : learned senkaku
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210422_05/
NHK has learned that US Forces appear to have airdropped supplies during a drill that took place in waters near the Senkaku Islands, where Chinese ships navigate on a regular basis.
Japanese defense sources say US Forces initially planned a drill involving troops by transport plane.
Sources say just prior to the exercise that took place on February 17, Japan's Self-Defense Forces were informed of the plan.
They say troops on board the transport plane that flew over the Senkakus did not actually get off the plane, but supplies were dropped into the nearby waters.
They say they do not know if the two events are related in any way, but they say a Chinese fighter jet approached the Senkakus on the same day, prompting Japan's Air Self-Defense Force jets to scramble.
A Chinese naval ship navigating near the area also appears to have attempted to approach the islands.
It is quite unusual for US troops to carry out a military exercise in waters near the Senkakus. Sources view the move as a way of stepping up engagement in the region as US-China frictions deepen.
Japan controls the islands. The Japanese government maintains the islands are an inherent part of Japan's territory. China and Taiwan claim them.
Key words : japanese government asking south
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210422_08/
The Japanese government will continue asking South Korea to appropriately address the issue of those referred to as wartime comfort women, following two opposite court rulings on the matter.
The Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by a group of the women and their families. They have been seeking damages from the Japanese government.
The court said it had applied the basis of sovereign immunity -- a concept under international law in which a state is immune from the civil jurisdiction of a court in a foreign country.
Some Japanese government officials say the ruling was fair and reasonable.
Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu described the decision as appropriate if it reflects the Japanese government's position on the issue.
But Wednesday's ruling is a reversal of a decision by the same court in January this year. It was a separate lawsuit about the women. The court rejected the application of sovereign immunity and ordered the Japanese government to pay damages.
Japan did not appeal the ruling, saying it cannot submit to the jurisdiction of a court in South Korea, and the decision was finalized.
The Japanese government plans to proactively increase awareness of its position to seek the understanding of the international community.
Key words : suga organized carbon
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210422_02/
Japan's Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide appears set to unveil the government's greenhouse gas reduction target for 2030 at an online climate change summit organized by the United States.
Hosted by US President Joe Biden, the two-day meeting, which starts on Thursday, is expected to bring together world leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping.
In the meeting, Suga will likely explain that Japan will aim to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and that the country will work toward carbon neutrality.
Suga has reportedly revealed his resolve to seize the upcoming summit as an opportunity to announce that the nation's emission cut goal for 2030 will be raised from the present 26 percent from fiscal 2013 levels.
Some members of the government say Japan needs to set ambitious targets in order to be a major contributor to the global movement, and that it should aim to reduce emissions by about 45 percent from fiscal 2013 levels.
The government is expected to make its final decision after seeing which way the United States and others lean at the summit as the target will impact a wide range of industries over the long term.
Key words : hashimoto decision
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210422_01/
The head of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games organizing committee has indicated the decision on limits for domestic spectators at the Tokyo Games will likely be put off for the time being.
Hashimoto Seiko expressed the view to reporters that "a little more time may be needed" after taking part in a board meeting of the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday.
The organizing committee's director general, Muto Toshiro, who also met reporters, hinted at the possibility the decision may not be made till June. He said more discussions on the timing of the decision will be held.
Muto also said a decision made at the last minute would inconvenience ticket holders and hotels. He added that the matter will be discussed in a comprehensive manner, with the organizing committee closely monitoring the situation over the virus outbreak in Japan.
A decision that foreign spectators will not be allowed was made in March. The announcement on the general decision on the limit of domestic spectators to be allowed was initially expected by the end of April.
The organizing committee is to exchange opinions on the issue with the IOC and the International Paralympic Committee, the Japanese government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as early as next week.
Key words : bach
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210422_07/
International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says a potential state of emergency that could be imposed on Tokyo will not have a direct impact on the Tokyo Games.
The Japanese government is considering declaring a state of emergency in Tokyo and three other prefectures to curb a new spike of coronavirus cases. It plans to make a formal decision on Friday after consulting specialists.
Bach spoke at a news conference after an IOC Executive Board meeting held behind closed doors on Wednesday.
Bach said "We understand that this would be a proactive measure for the 'Golden Week' holiday, with which the government is aiming to prevent the spread of infection." He stressed the potential state of emergency is related to the upcoming holidays, and not to the Olympic Games, which begin in July.
Bach referred to anti-coronavirus measures for the Games as outlined in the "playbook" published by the IOC, the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games organizing committees and others. Its revised edition is due to be released next week.
Bach assured the safe operations of the Games and the Olympic Village, citing plans to conduct frequent virus tests, limit the movement of people to within so-called bubbles.
Sources say that Bach plans to visit Japan to attend the Olympic torch relay ceremony in Hiroshima next month.
During Wednesday's news conference, Bach didn't elaborate on the visit, only saying it is being planned.
Key words : colombo
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210422_09/
Two years have passed since simultaneous bomb attacks in Sri Lanka's largest city of Colombo killed 269 people.
On April 21, 2019, suicide bombers targeted six sites, including luxury hotels and churches where Easter Sunday mass was being held.
The victims, who included a Japanese woman, were mourned on Wednesday as church bells rang at the exact time of the bombings.
Authorities have blamed the attacks on domestic extremists influenced by the Islamic State militant group.
They have so far arrested 280 people, mostly Muslims.
The reasons for their detention include the instigation of sectarian violence, but the allegations are not directly linked to the deadly bombings.
The government and law enforcement authorities have been criticized for the slow pace of the investigation.
A bishop of Sri Lanka's Catholic Church said, "We are surprised that even after two years, answers to the questions of who and why and what of these attacks have not been found by the relevant authorities."
Key words : tesla customer
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210422_12/
Tesla is drawing unwanted attention in China, as the US carmaker deals with a highly publicized consumer complaint and government safety probes.
Tesla's troubles started on Monday. A woman climbed onto the roof of one of its cars at the Shanghai auto show, claiming the company's products are defective.
Tesla officials say the customer had earlier caused an accident in Henan Province in February, possibly after driving her Tesla at an excessive speed. She insisted the brakes malfunctioned.
China's market regulators have ordered Henan and Shanghai authorities to investigate, citing the need to protect consumers' rights.
The Tesla officials have promised to cooperate with investigators. But they say they don't give in to "unreasonable demands" from customers.
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