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Trump Calls Taiwan Arms a Negotiating Chip
US President Donald Trump has said his three-day visit to China was a great success and called a potential weapon sales to Taiwan a very good negotiating trip.
Trump returned to the White House on Friday after wrapping up the visit, which included summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Earlier in the day, Fox News broadcast an interview with Trump filmed while he was still in Beijing.
In the interview, Trump said Taiwan has always been the most important issue for Xi, and he also said some people in Taiwan want to go independent.
00:00:51 話者 2/Donald Trump
They have somebody there now that wants to go independent. Well, it's a very risky thing.
When you go independent, they figure they have the United States behind them.
I'd like to see it stay the way it is.
00:01:03 (Maria Sato)
Asked about possible arms sales from the US to Taiwan, the president said he may or may not approve the sales and that it depends on China.
He added, It's a very good negotiating trip for us.
After filming the interview, Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One on the way back to the US.
00:01:25 話者 2
I'll make a determination over the next fairly short period.
I have to speak to the person that right now is, you know, you know who he is, that's running Taiwan.
Trump Briefs PM Takaichi on Xi Summit
00:01:35 (Maria Sato)
Trump has briefed Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae on his summit with Xi.
They spoke shortly after he left Beijing.
Trump called Takaichi from Air Force One on Friday night.
The conversation lasted about 15 minutes.
Takaichi later spoke to reporters about the call.
00:01:58 話者 3/Takaichi Sanae
I have received a very detailed explanation about President Trump's recent visit to China.
We mainly discussed various issues related to China, such as economy and security.
We agree to maintain close communication with each other in dealing with the situation in the Indo-Pacific region.
00:02:25 (Maria Sato)
Takaichi says they reaffirmed the unwavering Japan-US alliance.
She was asked if he had briefed her on his exchanges with Xi about Japan.
Takaichi said she was given a detailed explanation on the condition of confidentiality.
Officials also say she reiterated Japan's basic position that the situation in Iran must be de-escalated as soon as possible.
Taiwan Independence Remarks Draw Attention
Diplomats Visit Kyiv Attack Site
Ukraine has invited foreign diplomats to the site of massive Russian strikes in Kyiv.
The overnight attack killed 24 citizens.
More than 60 ambassadors and other officials visited the Darnytskyi district on Friday, where a residential building was struck in an extensive attack through Thursday.
The mayor of Kyiv said the victims included three children.
The diplomats were told that the engine of a Russian missile was found at the site.
00:03:24 話者 12/Nakagome Masashi/Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine
I've been to many places. This may well be the most tragic.
I feel strongly that we must continue to support Ukraine.
00:03:33 話者 14/Gael Veyssiere/French Ambassador to Ukraine
It's really shocking to see that as soon, nearly as soon as the cessation of hostilities for a temporary one for a few days where Russia is carrying on things like this.
00:03:47 (Maria Sato)
Ukraine's deputy foreign minister said increased international pressure is the only way to force Russia to stop its aggression.
Also on Friday, Ukraine and Russia confirmed the return of 205 captives each.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the prisoner swap marks the first stage of an exchange of 1,000 captives agreed with a recent three-day ceasefire.
Israel–Lebanon Extend Ceasefire 45 Days
The US State Department says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 45-day ceasefire extension despite continued armed clashes between Israeli forces and the Iran-backed Shia Muslim group Hezbollah.
State Department spokesperson Tommy Piggott said on Friday that the United States had hosted two days of negotiations.
He added the April 16 cessation of hostilities will be extended by 45 days to enable further progress.
Pigott also said negotiations will be launched at the Pentagon on May 29, with military delegations from both countries taking part.
Iran has consistently demanded an end to fighting, including in Lebanon, in its dealings with the United States.
UK Sanctions North Korean Children’s Camp
Britain has included a children's camp in North Korea in a list of sanctions against Russia to Pyongyang's displeasure.
The facility is thought to support the re-education of young Ukrainians.
The British government announced the sanctions on Monday.
The Sondo-on International Children's Camp is located in eastern North Korea.
Britain claims it serves as a facility to re-educate young Ukrainians forcibly deported by Russia. But Pyongyang is pushing back.
A foreign ministry spokesperson accused Britain of unreasonably associating the camp with a groundless issue.
Britain plans to help identify and return more than 20,000 Ukrainian children it says have been forcibly taken away to Russia and other locations during the invasion of Ukraine.
Bear Killed Inside Aomori Complex
Bear sightings have been reported one after another in central areas of northeastern Japan.
In Morioka City, a bear appeared on a road in a crowded residential area.
Another bear that had strayed into a commercial complex in Aomori City had to be killed by local police and hunters.
Aomori city officials say they received a call on Friday afternoon reporting that a bear was inside a complex in the central part of the city that houses a hotel and restaurants.
Some people found themselves trapped indoors when the bear appeared.
Police and city officials rushed to the scene, cordoned off the area and set box traps in the facility's doorways.
00:06:53 話者 22
There's a parking lot in the back. And the bear probably came in from there.
I heard loud sounds, and when I went to see what it was, I found the facility manager fighting a bear.
00:07:08 (Maria Sato)
The bear was killed shortly after 6:00 p.m. There have been no reports of injuries.
Bear sightings have been reported since Friday morning in the central part of the city, prompting the bear alert to be raised to the highest level.
This requires emergency response readiness and strengthened police patrols.
How to Survive a Bear Encounter
00:07:32 話者 35
Japan had a spike in bear attacks last fall. Now bears are heading into urban areas again.
This bear doesn't run even in car lights. More bear attacks could be possible in the months ahead as their food supply drops in the summer. What can we do to protect ourselves?
If you inadvertently encounter a bear, do not turn your back and run away.
That could make the bear aggressive. Slowly step backwards while facing the bear.
If an attack is imminent, lie face down on the ground and cover your head.
Be particularly cautious in the early morning hours, as bears are active around that time.
Stay safe.
00:08:30 (Maria Sato)
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