Dressed in rags as homeless people, their signs protest the shanghai auto shows decision to ban models. It started when chinese president xi jinping expressed concerns that a culture of vaal vulgarity was tooking root in the country. Industries began implementing self regulations with the shanghai auto show suddenly cancelling the use of models at booths. China held its firstever auto show in the 1980s. It was a time when owning a private car was beyond most citizens dreams. The exhibitors mostly targeted businesses looking for commercial vehicles. And also promoted car parts and new technologies. Thanks to economic growth, auto shows are now completely different. These days, the chinese own more than 150 million cars, 15 of the worlds total. Modelling at the shows has become a dream for many young women. Over the past several years, they have dressed mostly in revealing outfits. Smaller car makers came up with the strategy in order to stand out as they cant compete with major firms. S
Kilometers west of the explosion site. They say the man showed the driver the screen of his mobile phone to indicate his destination. He didnt talk with the driver but spoke on the cell phone in a foreign language. Authorities questioned two other men an appearing to provided him with cover placing the backpack at the shrine. They confirm one was an hourist and the other the guide. They say neither is linked to the attack. An event is postponed. Its one of the largest of its kind in the capitalment it attracted about 300,000 people last year. This years event was originally set to start on august 28th. It was drawing attention as japanese allgirl idol group akb48 to hold the first concert there. Our company decided to postpone the event because of the many victims. She adds that thais have a very high interest in japan and the firm will prepare for the next opportunity. Officials at Japans Defense Ministry will set up a Research Unit to analyze chinas military behavior. They say the la
Near Police Headquarters 4 kilometers west of the explosion site. They say the man showed the driver the screen of his mobile phone to indicate his destination. He didnt talk with the driver but spoke on the cell phone in a foreign language. Authorities questioned two other men an appearing to provided him with cover placing the backpack at the shrine. They confirm one was an hourist and the other the guide. They say neither is linked to the attack. An event is postponed. Its one of the largest of its kind in the capitalment it attracted about 300,000 people last year. This years event was originally set to start on august 28th. It was drawing attention as japanese allgirl idol group akb48 to hold the first concert there. Our company decided to postpone the event because of the many victims. She adds that thais have a very high interest in japan and the firm will prepare for the next opportunity. Officials at Japans Defense Ministry will set up a Research Unit to analyze chinas militar
Votes entitled to be cast at the convention has been selected as the Republican Party nominee for president of the united states. Party leaders held a state by state roll call on tuesday in cleveland. Trump took 70 of the delegates. Indiana governor mike pence was officially confirmed as trumps running mate. Trump appeared via video link to address the convention. He said he was proud to be the nominee. Were going to win the presidency and bring real change and Leadership Back to washington. Republican Party Leaders will get behind trump and his Campaign Slogan make America Great again. But the Party Remains divided with some mainstream republicans unwilling to back their partys nominee. Speakers at the convention have been calling for unity and focusing their attacks on Presumptive Democratic nominee hillary clinton. A foundation towards comfort women will be launched next week. The south korean government will set up the foundation. It aims to help restore the honor and dignity of th
Fire stations are receiving numerous reports of flooding and damage. In this area near a river, many houses have been flooded. Our meteorologist robert speta joins us with more on the storm. A lot of people are going to be heading out to work this morning, especially in western japan. We are seeing some delays out there on the roadway, also trains and even towards kochi prefecture. Delays at the airports as well. This came onshore in southern kyushu. An all time record rainfall for that we have people having been asked or rainshowers across most of japan today. I think the rainfall threat is going to be one of the biggest issues with this. Towards tokyo, over 150 millimeters is possible. Upwards about 300 millimeters. Then were also talking about that landslide threat. And already in eastern kyushu we have extreme risk of landslides where that storm system came onshore and wrapped around, pushing that moisture there. I expect this to cascade toward the northeast as we look ahead throug