Key words : debate
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210918_21/
The contenders in the leadership race for Japan's main ruling Liberal Democratic Party laid out their policies in a debate on Saturday, one day after the official campaigning began.
The winner is virtually assured to become the next prime minister.
The four contenders are: Regulatory Reform Minister Kono Taro, former LDP Policy Research Council Chairperson Kishida Fumio, former Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Takaichi Sanae, and LDP Executive Acting Secretary-General Noda Seiko.
The debate covered various issues from measures against the coronavirus pandemic, the economy and energy policies.
Here's what they had to say on policies relating to China.
Kono said, "It is necessary that the international community stands up to China. The?Japan-China relationship is not only about security, but also economics, and human exchanges. That's why we must engage in tough diplomacy. It is important for the two leaders to hold summit meetings on a regular basis and communicate with each other."
Kishida said, "Countries that share universal values with Japan must make sure that China understands how it should act as a major power. Related countries should make efforts so that the Taiwan issue can be resolved peacefully. If any contingency occurs, I will deal with it in accordance with the provisions of the legislation for peace and security."
Takaichi said, " We need to be prepared, assuming there is a high possibility of a contingency involving Taiwan. Japan is limited in what it can do especially in the military field. In reality, one option is for the country to possess the effective deterrence and response capabilities, and to complement it with the Japan-US alliance."
Noda said, "The key is whether Japan will take a realistic approach amid the tensions between the US and China. Japan has pledged not to engage in war under its pacifist constitution. It's time for the country's top leader to carry out solid diplomacy."
The LDP will elect its new president on September 29. The government plans to hold a session of the Diet the following week to choose the next prime minister.
Key words : france president
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210918_09/
France is recalling its ambassadors to the United States and Australia in protest over a new security framework that resulted in the termination of a France-Australia submarine deal.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Friday that the rare decision made at the request of President Emmanuel Macron "is justified by the exceptional seriousness of the announcements" made by Australia and the United States.
On Wednesday, the US revealed a plan to form a new security framework with Australia and Britain called AUKUS, which will focus on maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
As part of the initiative, Australia said it is tearing up an agreement to buy submarines from France and will acquire nuclear-powered submarine technology from the United States instead.
Le Drian called Australia's decision "unacceptable behavior between allies and partners."
Key words : FDA booster shot
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Experts advising the US Food and Drug Administration have unanimously voted to recommend third doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine to people aged 65 or older and individuals at high risk of serious symptoms.
The FDA advisors decided on Friday that benefits from booster shots would outweigh risks among this population.
Earlier in the day, the panel overwhelmingly rejected a proposal for giving third shots of the Pfizer vaccine to those aged 16 or above.
The government plans to launch a booster campaign, saying the efficacy of coronavirus vaccines may wane over time.
The panel also discussed data from Israel, which appear to suggest the risk of infection among people aged 60 or older who have received booster doses is below one-eleventh of those who have not. Scientists say the data raise no concerns about possible side effects of booster shots.
Following the panel's recommendation, the FDA is expected to issue an official authorization on the emergency use of the Pfizer vaccine for booster shots.
Third doses would become available for certain groups of people who received their second doses at least six months earlier.
The panel is also scheduled to study a plan to give third shots of the Moderna vaccine.
Key words : UK ease rule
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210918_13/
The British government says it will ease coronavirus restrictions for fully vaccinated international travelers to England next month.
The government made the announcement "in light of the success of the UK's domestic vaccine rollout."
It will adopt a two-tier list, instead of the current three-tier system, to categorize countries and territories into high-risk or low-risk groups based on their infection situations.
It will also expand the roster of countries and territories from which it will accept vaccination certificates.
Starting on October 4, fully vaccinated visitors to England from low-risk countries, such as Japan, will no longer need to take pre-departure tests or self-quarantine for 10 days upon arrival.
People who have been in countries or territories on the high-risk list in the preceding 10 days will only be allowed to enter the UK if they are British or Irish nationals or they have residence rights in the UK. The "red" list will continue to include Brazil and Indonesia.
The government's rigorous travel restrictions have dealt a significant blow to the airline and tourism sectors. Recent progress in the country's vaccination drive prompted calls from the industries to review the rules.
Key words : night vaccine
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A coronavirus vaccine site that operates only on Friday nights has opened in central Tokyo. Organizers say the aim is to boost inoculations among people who work or study during the day.
The site, set up by Minato Ward in a banquet hall of the Tokyo Grand Hotel, is available from 7 p.m. through midnight every Friday. Advance reservations are required.
Officials set the number of reserved doses on the first day of operation at 400. They say more than 230 people made bookings.
A company employee in his 30s said he had wanted to receive a shot as early as possible for the safety of his wife and child. He said the site is handy because he could come after work.
A senior official of Minato Ward said in order to raise vaccination rates, it's necessary to devise ways to provide shots to those who cannot access them.
Key words : chanthu low pressure thunder
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Japanese weather officials say Tropical Storm Chanthu turned into a low pressure system on Saturday afternoon.
But they are urging people in the rain-soaked east of the country to stay on guard while the risk of floods and mudslides remains.
Authorities in Mihama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, say they have received dozens of reports of wind damage.
But they say no one has been injured.
Meteorological Agency officials are forecasting localized thunderstorms in eastern Japan until Sunday morning.
They say there is a continuing risk of mudslides, overflowing rivers, floods in low-lying areas, big swells along the coast, and powerful gusts.
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