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CHINA MILITARY AIRCRAFT LOCK RADAR ONTO JAPAN SDF JETS
Japan's defense ministry says Chinese military aircraft intermittently locked radar onto Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets twice on Saturday.
This is the first time Japan has disclosed information about this type of incident.
The ministry says at least one Chinese J-15 fighter jet from the aircraft carrier Liaoning locked its radar onto Japanese F-15 fighter planes.
They had scrambled over international waters southeast of Okinawa's main island in response to a possible intrusion of Japan's airspace.
The first incident took place late Saturday afternoon.
The second occurred a few hours later when another F-15 jet was targeted.
There was no damage to Japanese aircraft or injuries to crews.
00:01:11 話者 2
The incidents were dangerous acts exceeding the scope necessary for the safe operation of aircraft. It is extremely regrettable that such incidents occurred.
The Japanese government lodged a strong protest with China and called for measures to prevent a recurrence.
00:01:27 話者 1
Tensions between the countries have increased since Prime Minister Takaichi-sanae's comment last month.
She said a Taiwan emergency involving the use of force could be considered a situation threatening the survival of Japan. Beijing is urging Takaichi to retract her remark.
But officials in Tokyo say there is no need for retraction as Takaichi was only reflecting the Japanese government's conventional position.
CHINA REBUTS JAPAN'S CRITICISM
China has reacted sharply to Japan's description of the incidents.
A Chinese Navy spokesperson said Sunday the Liaoning aircraft carrier strike group was conducting flight training of carrier-based fighter jets.
Wang Shuamong said Japanese Self-Defense Forces aircraft approached the area where the exercise was being held several times with the aim of harassing operations.
Wong said that severely disrupted normal training activities and posed a serious safety threat. The spokesperson said Japan's claims are totally inconsistent with the facts and demanded that Tokyo immediately stop what Wong calls it smear campaign.
SECURITY OFFICIALS SUMMON FOREIGN MEDIA OVER REPORTING
The Office for Safeguarding National Security in Hong Kong has announced that they had summoned executives and journalists from foreign news outlets stationed there for talks.
Local authorities are paying closer attention to foreign media reports on last month's fatal fire at high-rise apartment buildings.
The office said the measure was taken in accordance with the national security law for Hong Kong. The office was set up by Beijing to oversee and guide the territory's government, based on the law.
It was designed to crack down on anti-government activity in the territory.
Security officials accused some foreign media outlets of ignoring facts, spreading false information, and seeking to incite social division.
The office said it will closely monitor relevant media coverage.
It's rare for the office to announce the summoning of foreign media journalists.
The move is believed to reflect nervousness over media reports critical of authorities amid calls to pursue their accountability for the fatal fire. The action also comes amid Hong Kong's Legislative Council election, which kicked off on Sunday.
TRUMP APPROVES 'TINY CARS' PRODUCTION IN US
US President Donald Trump says he has approved domestic production of what he calls tiny cars that are popular in Japan and elsewhere in Asia.
Trump wrote on social media that automakers have long wanting to produce models in the US that are successful in other countries.
He added that such vehicles can be gas, electric or hybrid.
He did not give specifics on what types of cars will be covered by the new policy.
Trump referred to the ultra-compact models on the roads of Japan, South Korea and Malaysia, calling them really cute and indicated his intention to approve domestic production. US consumers are price sensitive amid prolonged inflation.
The Trump administration is apparently seeking to lower overall automobile costs by increasing the availability of more affordable vehicles in the US market.
This comes ahead of next year's midterm elections.
HAWAII'S MOUNT KILAUEA HAS MAJOR ERUPTION
The US Geological Survey says the volcanic Mount Kilauea on the US island of Hawaii has erupted, producing lava fountains. It's not yet clear if there were any damage.
The agency says two fountains opened around 8:45 a.m. on Saturday.
Earlier, a fountain opened from another vent.
The agency says it's extremely rare for the volcano to have three active lava fountains.
Some lava reportedly flew close to 370 meters high.
The agency is warning residents across a wide area to minimize exposure to sulfur dioxide and other gases that can affect respiratory systems.
Kilauea is known as one of the world's most active volcanoes.
These eruptions are in an area that has been off limits since 2007.
WHO CHIEF CALLS FOR IMPROVED ANTI-PANDEMIC MEASURES
The head of the World Health Organization is calling for more coordination by the international community to prepare for the next global pandemic.
00:06:11 話者 3
If the next pandemic hits, it's not a matter of, by the way, it's a matter of when.
00:06:18 話者 1
WHO Director-General Tedros Adnanwam Gebreyesus spoke with NHK on Saturday.
He stressed the importance of coordinated international measures to cope with future outbreaks of infectious diseases through the pandemic agreement that was adopted by WHO member states in May.
00:06:38 話者 3
In our world, which is getting smaller and smaller then, and especially with a common enemy that may affect all of us, solidarity is the most important.
And that's why in WHO we say solidarity is our best immunity.
00:06:55 話者 1
Tedros was asked about the United States announced withdrawal from the WHO and its suspension of funding. And he admitted that programs targeting HIV, malaria and tuberculosis have been affected.
He expressed a strong sense of crisis, calling the US move a loss for the world.
But Tedra said he also sees the crisis as an opportunity to improve the WHO through diversification of financial sources and staff reductions.
Tedra stressed the importance of universal health coverage, or UHC, which is meant to ensure that all people have access to quality health services without financial hardship.
He explained that UHC identifies health as a fundamental human right.
The WHO chief voiced high expectations for Japan's contributions to global efforts in achieving this goal.
CYCLISTS TAKE RARE RIDE ACROSS TOKYO'S RAINBOW BRIDGE
Thousands of cyclists have gotten a rare opportunity to pedal across the Rainbow Bridge that spans Tokyo Bay. The bridge is usually off-limits to cyclists.
About 6,000 people took part in the ride event on Sunday.
Guests included Fujimoto Musashi, who won bronze in the men's individual road race at the Tokyo Deaflympics in November.
At the signal of Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko, the participants set off one after another.
Of the three courses, the longest is 37 kilometers and the shortest is 8 kilometers.
All of the courses cross Rainbow Bridge.
Riders took in the magnificent view of Tokyo from the city's iconic bridge.
00:08:52 話者 5
The morning glow reflecting off the buildings was beautiful.
00:08:58 話者 4
I saw Mount Fuji along the way. It's a special feeling you only get by riding a bike, not from a car.
00:09:08 話者 1
Those were the stories for this hour.
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