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Asian View

"Asian View" is a five-minute news segment broadcast by NHK WORLD-JAPAN. It features the latest news and deep analysis from Japan and the rest of Asia. Listen to "Asian View" and get the latest information from a region that's playing an increasingly important role in the world.

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Key words : Biden warned
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220218_07/

US President Joe Biden has warned that the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine is "very high" and that his "sense is it will happen in the next several days."

Biden told reporters at the White House on Thursday that "Every indication we have is they are prepared to go into Ukraine, attack Ukraine."

But he said there is still a "path to diplomacy," suggesting he would continue to seek a diplomatic solution.

Key words : Biden resolve negotiation
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Key words : kishida phone putin
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220218_02/

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday night and explained his concerns.

Kishida said, "I told President Putin we are closely watching the Ukraine situation with grave concern. I urged him to pursue a solution that is acceptable to concerned nations through diplomatic negotiations, not a change to the status quo brought about by force."

Kishida said he and Putin agreed to continue dialogue on Japan-Russia relations and on international issues including Ukraine.

He said Japan will keep up its diplomatic efforts to ease the tensions and work with other G7 countries and the wider international community.

Key words : southeast cambodia next month
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220217_39/

Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations held talks in Cambodia on Thursday.
But the delegate from Myanmar was not at the table.

Speaking at a news conference after the meeting, the Cambodian foreign minister said he plans to visit Myanmar next month as ASEAN's special envoy.

The meeting was held in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh with the absence of a representative from Myanmar. The country's military did not send a delegate as ASEAN had requested the attendance of a non-political representative.

The ministers confirmed they will call on Myanmar's military to implement the Five-Point Consensus agreed to last year with the junta's leaders.

That includes an immediate halt to the violence and the acceptance of an envoy to mediate between all parties.

Cambodia is the current ASEAN chair. The country's Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn, spoke to reporters after the meeting.
He stressed he is looking for ways to meet with representatives of Myanmar's pro-democracy National Unity Government.

Cambodia hopes to resolve the impasse between ASEAN and the Myanmar military.

Key words : singapore air show
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220217_31/

Asia's largest air show is underway in Singapore amid the region's continuing coronavirus pandemic.

The Singapore Airshow, which is held every two years, kicked off on Tuesday to a limited crowd of trade visitors.
About 600 exhibitors from 39 countries are attending, which is down from the 900 that participated in the last show in 2020.

The pandemic has hit aviation hard but observers say the industry is expected to recover.

Boeing unveiled the all-new 777X jumbo jet. Airbus is showcasing a model of a hydrogen-powered aircraft that is under development. Japanese automaker Honda is displaying a seven-seat private jet, which is drawing attention amid the pandemic.

About 13,000 people are expected to attend the three-day event, less than half of the 30,000 who attended in 2020.

Key words : myanmar refugee athlete
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/videos/20220202151403675/

People from Myanmar continue to mark one year since the military seized power in a coup. Hundreds gathered in Tokyo to call for a return to democracy in the country. This report looks at a refugee athlete who's also raising his voice from Japan.