On the most contentious issue chinas increasing maritime activity in the South China Sea. China claims almost the entire South China Sea as its own. Its building manmade islands there and has deployed radar and other equipment. Vietnam, the philippines and other Southeast Asian countries claim parts of the sea. I reiterated americas fundamental support for negotiations. And a peaceful resolution. Based on the rule of law. As well as obviously our concern about any unilateral steps by any party, whichever claim it, to alter the status quo. Translator china has a right to defend its territorial sovereignty and legitimate maritime interests. We wont accept any ruling by the International Tribunal of arbitration requested by the philippines, regarding the South China Sea. And our position will not change. An International Court is expected to rule on the validity of manilas claim soon. Turkish media are reporting that four suspects have been related to tuesdays car bombing. The blast in is
Territorial waters. New connections. A growing number of Japanese Companies are tapping into a talented pool of homemakers to get the job done. And counting down to rio, the organizers of this summers olympics have unveiled the medals that will be up for grabs. The embattled governor of tokyo is set to leave his post next week. He submitted his Resignation Letter wednesday morning. The news comes after weeks of allegations that Yoichi Masuzoe misused political funds for private purposes. Masuzoe is expected to speak to the metropolitan assembly to explain his decision. Most of the assemblys factions including the ruling parties had been planning to submit a no confidence motion against him. Earlier in the week he was in the hot seat when he faced questioning from the legislators about the scandal. They wanted details about the allegations, but in many cases masuzoe refused to elaborate. Metropolitan Officials Say masuzoe will get a retirement package of over 200,000. Yoichi masuzoe bec
More than 6,000 people in the prefecture dont have a house to return to. Many have been staying in shelters like this one. Others have been making do in tents or cars. The mayor of kumamoto city led a moment of silence on tuesday. The earthquakes killed 49 people including four in the city. Translator many people are still struggling to rebuild their lives. Lets do everything we can so we can get out of this situation as soon as possible. Reporter she is still trying to deal with the shock of losing her house. Translator its been two months, but i still feel like crying. Reporter like most homeowners here, she says money is the major barrier to rebuilding. She is a dental hygienist and sends money to her daughter in college every month. She says she does not have much in savings. Translator when i think about having to pay back a housing loan and cover my daughters tuition at the same time, i worry. I wonder if i can manage. Reporter longterm residents are also feeling unsettled. This
Rebuild the Tourism Center is trying to convince visitors to return. French prosecutors say more than 2 million in payments may have been connected to tokyos bid to host the 2020 olympics and paralympics. The prosecutors claim payments from transferred to a Singaporean Firm around the time of International Olympic committee chose tokyo. Theyre investigating the flow of money. The firm is believed to be linked to the son of an i. O. C. Member when tokyo won the bid. Diac is under investigation for corruption during a doping scandal during his tenure as the head of the world governing body for track and field. The olympic organizationing Committee Denied involvement in the alleged payments. It says they believe tokyo was selected because they selected the best bid. Japanese Officials Say theyll look into the allegations. Translator we will work with relevant Government Agencies to find out what really happened and will confirm the facts with the tokyo metropolitan government and the japa
Experts are suggesting sealing off the crippled fukushima plant similar to a sarcophagus. And going for governor. Getting a clear look at whos gunning for the top office at the end of the month. In a long awaited decision, an arbitration tribunal in the hague has dismissed claims in the South China Sea. Its the first legal decision on any of the seas multiple disputes. And could be felt around the region. The philippines filed the case in 2013. It karged that beijings claim on almost all of the sea is contrary to International Law. Other countries in the region have their own claims there. They want the ability to exploit resources including rich fishing grounds and oil and gas fields. China boycotted the proceedings. It argued that disputes should be settled by the parties involved. It has unilaterally declared the socalled ninedash line and asserted historic rights over the area. The tribunal discovered there was no historical evidence that china had historically exercised control. T