Japan, U.S., South Korea united on Chinese balloon incident

Japan, South-Korea and the U.S. are united in their response to a suspected Chinese spy balloon.

At a trilateral meeting, Washington reaffirmed being "absolutely confident" the balloon was a "surveillance apparatus" from China.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Japan's ruling party vows to promote debate on bill for LGBT people

Japan's ruling Party is accelerating discussions on a bill that would promote understanding of sexual minorities.

WIthe the G-7 summit in Hiroshima just three months away, criticism over the government's conservative stance on LGBT people is growing.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo

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China Reports Steep Drop in Covid Deaths

Health authorities in China say the number of severe covid cases and linked deaths at hospitals in the country have both declined by 98%.

It's raised hopes that the economy could bounce back quickly as infections recede.

Patrick Fok reports.

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China Refused Pentagon Call After Balloon Shootdown

China refused to take a call from top American defence officials after the US shot down an air balloon at the centre of a growing spat between the two countries.

That's according to a Pentagon spokesman, who expressed regret that its request for a call was turned down.

Patrick Fok reports.

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US Figuring Out How Much Senior Chinese Leaders Knew About Balloon

The US says it's trying to figure out how much senior Chinese leaders knew about a balloon allegedly carrying out a spy mission over American airspace.

China has called it an isolated incident but there are concerns the fall out could worsen relations between the two countries.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Japan eyeing G-7 video in February, 1st anniv. of Ukraine war

Japan is hoping to hold a Group of Seven summit online on Feb. 24, the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

During the meeting the G-7 leaders are expected to confirm their unity in combating Russia's war in Ukraine.

Nora Weinek reports.

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