Japan prepared to act on oil reserves release

Japan says it's prepared to make more economic policy changes, after the US announced the largest ever release of oil from emergency reserves.
Japan is one of the world's largest oil consumers, and surging prices are slowing the country's post-pandemic recovery.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Japan task force to reduce dependence on Russia

Japan has set up a task force to reduce the country's dependence on Russia.

It plans to ask oil-producing nations to increase their output, among other countermeasures.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. 

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Shanghai Expands Lockdown as COVID-19 Cases Mount

Shanghai expanded its lockdown to cover more areas of the city as it battles another surge in cases of infection.

The number of confirmed, symptomatic cases reported by authorities more than tripled from the day before.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Japan to fight surging prices with stimulus package

Japan is planning to craft a new stimulus package as rising import costs weigh on its economy. The government has already enacted the largest ever budget for fiscal 2022 as the country emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Solomon Island's PM Hits Out at China Security Deal Backlash

The Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands, Manasseh Sogavare expressed anger over the backlash to his country's security talks with China, calling it "very insulting".

That's after a leak document revealed China could boost its military presence there.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Japan’s “Drive My Car” wins Oscar for best international film

The Japanese movie "Drive My Car" has won the Academy Award for best international film. It's only the second time a Japanese film has won the category.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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China Abstains on UN vote Demanding Russia End Ukraine War

China abstained on a UN vote - as expected - overwhelmighly supporting a resolution that blamed Russia for the crisis in Ukraine and called for an immediate ceasefire.

It follows its decision not to vote on a similar resolution earlier this month.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Japan says North Korea ICBM launch raises threat level

Japan's Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi said Friday that North Korea's launch of a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile has elevated the security threat level.

His comments come after Pyongyang test-fired a missile believed to be its most advanced to date.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Japanese PM Plans Further Sanctions on Russia

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says he plans to impose further sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
That - ahead of his departure for a G7 meet in Brussels.
Leaders of the Group of Seven nations and NATO are gathering on Thursday to discuss the crisis.

Nora Weinek reports from, Tokyo

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Zelenskyy to appeal to Japan via online parliament speech

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the Japanese government in an unprecedented virtual speech Wednesday evening.  He is expected to appeal to Japan to further aid his country in the fight against Russia.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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