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 : energy qatar
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220407_11/
The leaders of Japan and Qatar have affirmed their cooperation in stabilizing the global energy market, which has been rattled by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio spoke by phone on Wednesday with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
Qatar is one of the world's leading exporters of liquefied natural gas.
Kishida described the Russian invasion as a breach of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a grave violation of international law. He said it's a serious situation that shakes the basis of order not only in Europe but the entire international community.
Kishida expressed hope for Qatar's contribution in responding to the surge in resource prices as fighting continues in Ukraine.
Key words : united states approved
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220407_04/
The United States has approved a potential deal to sell equipment related to the Patriot air defense system to Taiwan.
The proposed deal is worth 95 million dollars. It includes training, support and equipment to operate the system, which is used to intercept cruise missiles and aircraft.
The announcement comes amid tensions in the region. Taiwan's defense ministry says more than 250 Chinese military aircraft have entered its air defense identification zone in the past few months. The number is double the same period last year.
American Defense officials say the sale will strengthen Taiwan's security and help maintain political stability in the region.
Observers say the US is becoming increasingly wary of China, which has refused to condemn Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
Officials in Beijing have blasted the US move. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said, "This arms sale will seriously harm China-US relations, as well as peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. China firmly opposes the decision."
The spokesperson said China will take what he called "resolute measures" to protect its sovereignty and security interests.
Key words : shanghai food and other supplies
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China's economic hub, Shanghai, has reported its highest daily tally of coronavirus cases for the fifth straight day, despite a lockdown being in place. Authorities say daily supplies will be distributed to residents, but complaints contradicting that claim are posted online.
Authorities in Shanghai reported 17,077 new cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday, with many showing no symptoms.
City residents underwent COVID tests on Wednesday. Local authorities have said residents will remain under tight movement restrictions until a decision on how to proceed is reached based on analysis of the test results.
Shanghai's top official, Li Qiang, stressed at a coronavirus response meeting on Wednesday that sufficient daily necessities will be provided to the confined residents.
But food and other supplies have apparently not reached all corners of the city, resulting in complaints being posted online.
Amid China's zero-COVID policy, an isolation strategy has been in place for close contacts and others.
Local media, including those affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party, have reported that neighboring Jiangsu Province and other areas have begun accepting such people.
Key words : hong kong former police
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The Hong Kong government's No. 2 official and former police officer John Lee has announced his bid to run in the city's leadership election next month.
He declared his candidacy for the May 8 vote at a news conference on Wednesday.
Lee headed the Security Bureau and suppressed anti-government protests. After China's national security law for Hong Kong went into effect in 2020, he led crackdowns on pro-democracy activists and the Apple Daily newspaper.
He assumed the post of chief secretary last year.
Hong Kong's chief executive is selected once every five years by about 1,500 members of an election committee who are mostly loyal to Beijing.
China's office in Hong Kong reportedly told some election committee members on Wednesday that Lee would be the only candidate supported by Beijing.
The incumbent Hong Kong leader, Carrie Lam, has already announced she will not seek reelection after her term expires at the end of June.
Even if Lee is the only candidate, a vote of confidence will be held.
If elected, he will be the first former police official to head Hong Kong since its reversion to China.
Key words : development bank
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The Asian Development Bank is forecasting continued recovery for developing economies in the Asia-Pacific region this year. But it warns of a risk of inflation resulting from the war in Ukraine.
The ADB predicts 5.2-percent growth in 2022 across the region, driven by continued recovery in domestic demand and solid exports.
That compares to 6.9 percent last year. The report does not include advanced economies such as Japan and Australia.
The bank forecasts higher growth rates than last year for many countries in Southeast Asia. It expects Malaysia's economy will grow by 6 percent and Indonesia's, 5 percent. The two nations have eased border controls imposed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
But the bank says growth in China will be slower, at 5 percent, compared to 8.1 percent last year. The ADB points to sluggish consumption amid ongoing efforts to get the pandemic under control.
The lender expects inflation in the whole region will increase to 3.7 percent from last year's 2.5 percent. The main factor is the rising costs of energy and raw materials following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Key words : mayor called for the unity
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220406_41/
The mayor of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv has called for the unity of peoples and nations to achieve peace. He made the appeal in an online conference with the mayor of Japanese sister city, Kyoto.
Vitali Klitschko and Kadokawa Daisaku had discussions on Wednesday afternoon, Japan time.
Klitschko explained that Russian attacks have destroyed many residential buildings around Kyiv and killed citizens, calling the situation a genocide.
Kadokawa said that having been informed of the situation directly, he feels it is unforgivable.
He said that as a sister city, he hopes to appeal to the whole of Japan to provide whatever support is needed.
Asked by Kadokawa what kind of support is needed now, Klitschko replied food and medicine as he does not know how long the situation will last. He also called for support in rebuilding destroyed areas.
Klitschko said, "We all together have to make a pressure to Russia to stop the war. Unity around Ukraine is a key for peace."
Key words : book interest tokyo
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220406_30/
Books on Ukraine, including those on the country's language, are drawing interest from people in Japan. Introductory books for Ukrainian learners have sold out at a store in Tokyo.
The large bookstore in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district set up a section for books about Ukraine and Russia soon after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. About 100 books on display include those on Ukraine's history and Russia's military.
Store staff say the books are drawing many inquiries from customers. They also say Ukrainian-language books for beginners have recently sold out or are nearly out of stock. They add that previously, such books sold at a rate of only about one copy every six months.
More than 400 Ukrainians have fled their country to Japan, including those who arrived by a government plane on Tuesday.
Customers stopped by the section soon after the store opened on Wednesday.
A man in his 50s said people appear to be more interested in Ukraine and gaining deeper understanding of the country. He said he wants to treat Ukrainians who have fled to Japan naturally, and not be overly concerned about them.
Anzai Chikako of Junkudo Bookstore's main outlet in Ikebukuro said she wants people to take an open-minded approach to the books on Ukraine and Russia. She added that people in Japan may have more chances to meet Ukrainians from now on and that she hopes they can find books that will be helpful.
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