Shanghai Disney Visitors Trapped in Park Following Covid Lockdown

Visitors to Shanghai's Disney theme park were trapped inside after authorities announced a snap lockdown as part of China's pandemic response.

It's the second time visitors have been caught visitors out following a similar incident last November.

Patrick Fok reports.

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SK deals with collective trauma in wake of crowd crush

The South Korean government is promising mental health support to help heal the collective trauma in the wake of the deadly Halloween crowd crush.

Official reports say 155* people have been killed and another 150* injured.

Nora Weinek has the latest.

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South Korea vows thorough investigation into deadly Halloween crush

South Korea vows to conduct a thorough investigation into the Halloween crush.

Official reports say 154* people have been killed and 149* injured with 33* people in serious condition.

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Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

 

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HK publisher Jimmy Lai found guilty of fraud, while serving time for organizing protests

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has been found guilty of fraud involving the offices of his former newspaper Apple Daily.

The publication went under last year after Lai was charged under Beijing's 'National Security Law'.

Lai is serving time for 'organizing unauthorized assemblies' - and is seen as being punished for being involved in the pro-democracy movement two years ago.

FSN's Caroline Malone reports from Hong Kong.

 

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Universal Studios Resort in Beijing Shuts Due to "COVID Measures"

Reports say Beijing's Universal Studios resort has temporarily closed due to COVID-19 prevention measures.

That's amid fears of a growing number of infections in the Chinese capital, and elsewhere in the country as it continues to pursue its zero-COVID policy.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Japan’s economy minister steps down after scandal

Japan's economy minister steps down after getting embroiled in scandal over ties with the controversial Unification Church.

This makes him the first Cabinet member to resign under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Japan's inflation hits 8-year high

Japan's core consumer inflation rate accelerated to a fresh eight-year high of 3.0%

That is well above the Bank of Japan's 2 percent inflation target.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Japan logs record trade deficit

Japan is logging its biggest half-yearly trade deficit in more than 40 years. 

The weak yen is exacerbating the soaring costs of energy imports, but the Bank of Japan is still maintaining its ultra loose monetary policy 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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China Postpones Q3 Growth Data Release

China has unexpectedly announced it will delay the release of economic growth figures, along with a host of other economic data.

It comes as the country's leadership gathers for a critical meeting and to hand President Xi Jinping a third term in office.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Japanese Yen hits another record low

The Japanese yen is hitting a two decade low. 

This comes after the Bank of Japan vowed to continue its controversial loose money policy.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Canada's Foreign Minister Joly in Japan

The Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly and her counterpart in Japan Yoshimasa Hayashi are agreeing to boost security cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region. 

The two Ministers met today in Tokyo and announced a new "action plan" for working towards regional security, as Joly begins her three day visit to Japan. 

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo. 

 

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Beijing Ramps Up COVID Curbs Ahead of Party Congress

China's capital is stepping up cOVID-19 curbs ahead of the 20th Communist Party Congress.

It's seen as the most important political meeting in decades and authorities, where President Xi Jinping is expected to secure a historic third term.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Japan finally opens borders to tourists

It's been more than two and a half years since travelers could freely visit Japan, which is one of the last countries to completely relax covid-19 border restrictions.

It comes at a crucial time as the government promises high inflation and a weak yen will be eased by a revival in economic activity. 

 

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

 

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Japan and South Korea strengthen alliance over North Korea threats

The leaders of Japan and South Korea are vowing to strengthen their alliance in the face of ongoing North Korean missile launches. 

Pyongyang has conducted missile tests at an unprecedented pace this year and fears are growing that it may soon carry out its first nuclear test in over five years.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Japan's inflation may overshoot

The risk of overshoot in inflation is a growing concern for the Bank of Japan.

Nonetheless the bank is set to maintain its ultra-loose money policy.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Brazil presidential election goes to round 2 with Lula ahead

Brazil's presidential race will go to a second round after the former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva failed to secure the majority he needed to avoid a run-off with the far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.

The results come as a major blow to progressive Brazilians that had hoped for a resounding victory over Bolsonaro.

Dave Yin reports.

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