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Key words : learned hayashi beijing
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221214_31/
NHK has learned that arrangements are being made for Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa to travel to Beijing late this month to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.
This would be the first such visit by a Japanese foreign minister in about three years.
This development comes after Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Chinese President Xi Jinping held the first face-to-face Japan-China summit in about three years while in Thailand last month. They agreed to promote close communications at all levels, including summits.
Ties between the two countries have been chilly. Chinese ships have repeatedly entered Japanese waters around the Senkaku Islands. Japan controls the islands. The Japanese government maintains the islands are an inherent part of Japan's territory. China and Taiwan claim them.
During the possible meeting, Hayashi is expected to convey to Wang that Japan wants to continue dialogue with China and build a constructive and stable relationship through efforts by both sides.
The foreign ministers are also expected to exchange views to revitalize private-sector exchanges, which have significantly decreased due to the pandemic.
Key words : philippine criticized
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221215_05/
The Philippine government has criticized China for entering Manila's exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea.
The defense ministry said Wednesday that Chinese vessels were found in two separate areas in the South China Sea, some 200 kilometers west of Palawan island.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Department of National Defense Senior Undersecretary Jose Faustino Jr. wrote the country remains open to dialogue.
But the statement goes on to say, "We maintain that activities which violate our sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction, and undermine the peace and stability of the region, are unacceptable."
The Philippine military says it has confirmed the "swarming" presence of Chinese vessels, over 40 on average, in the waters since September.
The statement was released ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s planned visit to China for summit talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.
A diplomatic dispute ensued between Beijing and Manila last year after more than 200 Chinese vessels were spotted in the South China Sea.
The Philippine government claimed last month that the Chinese coast guard seized suspected rocket debris in the South China Sea.
Key words : automaker hydrogen
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221215_14/
Japan's biggest automaker says it will work with a Thai conglomerate to promote hydrogen fuel as a way to achieve carbon neutrality.
Toyota Motor announced on Wednesday that it will explore collaboration with Charoen Pokphand Group, whose business includes retail and livestock farming.
The companies plan to produce hydrogen from biogas derived from farm waste and use it to power delivery trucks.
Toyota President Toyoda Akio also disclosed that his company is developing electric pickup trucks for the Thai market.
Toyoda said, "There are many options for developing eco-friendly cars. Toyota will continue to take all options seriously. We also want to develop advanced technologies and become an auto company that offers affordability and freedom of movement to everyone."
The automaker has a 30-percent share in Thailand's new car market. The country is the automaker's biggest production base in Southeast Asia.
But competition is intensifying as Chinese firms are launching EV models there.
Key words : prosecutor lawmaker
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221214_26/
Prosecutors in Tokyo conducted a voluntary interview of a ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker over an alleged failure to report political funds.
Political groups related to Lower House member Sonoura Kentaro allegedly failed to list revenues from ticket sales at fund-raising parties. Such unreported funds are suspected to have totaled about 40 million yen, or over 295,000 dollars.
Sources say his government-paid secretary, who was in charge of accounting for the groups, admitted to failing to report the revenues during a voluntary hearing with prosecutors. The secretary also reportedly claimed to have told Sonoura about not listing the income in the report in advance.
Prosecutors likely asked the lawmaker about how the report was compiled and if the secretary briefed him about the matter.
Late last month, Sonoura apologized for the lax handling of the fund. But he denied involvement, claiming he was not aware of underreporting nor instructed his staff to do so.
Key words : us military south
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221214_38/
The United States military has launched a space force unit in South Korea. It says the unit's mission includes using satellites to monitor and detect North Korean missile launches.
A ceremony to mark the unit's establishment was held at Osan Air Base, south of Seoul, on Wednesday, with about 100 people attending.
The US military says the space unit will enhance its capability to monitor the North's missile launches.
Joshua McCullion, the top officer of the space force, said the unit must contain threats and fight if necessary. He added that it must always be ready to fight.
The US military says the unit in South Korea is the third such installation outside the US mainland.
The chief of the US space force that covers the Indo-Pacific region told reporters that the US military plans to further expand its space units.
South Korea's air force launched a Space Operations Squadron earlier this month to coordinate with the US in the domain.
Key words : australia signed
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221214_39/
Australia has signed a new security agreement with the Pacific nation of Vanuatu, amid heightened regional competition with China.
Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong attended the signing ceremony in the capital Port Vila on Tuesday.
The new pact covers cooperation in areas including policing, defense and cyber security. It also establishes yearly joint security talks.
Penny Wong said that Australia is proud to be Vanuatu's principal security partner. "We all have a responsibility to ensure our sovereign decisions, enhance the security of all members of the blue Pacific", she added.
The move by Australia comes as China's influence in growing throughout the region.
Beijing signed its own security pact with the Solomon Islands in April, which allows China to deploy police and defense personnel to the country.
This stoked fears in Australia of a permanent Chinese military presence nearby.
Vanuatu's government says that the country has not discussed with China any matter in relation to security.
Key words : development bank
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221214_13/
The Asian Development Bank has revised downward its 2023 economic outlook for the Asia-Pacific region. The forecast excludes Japan, Australia and some other advanced economies.
The ADB projects that the regional economy will grow by 4.6 percent next year. The figure is down 0.3 percentage points from its forecast in September.
The bank downgraded its growth forecast for China by 0.2 points to 4.3 percent. It cited a slow recovery of Chinese consumption due to the coronavirus pandemic and stress in the property market.
The ADB estimates that economic growth will be 2.9 percent in Hong Kong and 1.5 percent in South Korea. Both figures are down 0.8 points from September.
The ADB says, "Risks to the outlook abound. Stubbornly high inflation in the US and other advanced economies could prolong the current monetary tightening cycle."
The bank also says Russia's invasion of Ukraine "could renew surges in commodity prices."
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