Of spy satellites to monitor north koreas missile lawn unch facilities japanese waters. Taiwan has unveiled a report on its new defense strategy. It says the island will strengthen its defense capabilities to counter chinas growing military. The document says beijing has been increasing its defense spending year after year to rapidly modernize its equipment. It also says china has not abandoned the possibility of using force against taiwan. The report adds that the country already has the capability to blockade taiwan and take control of outlying islands. A taiwan ease defense official pledged on thursday to introduce new armaments. Translator well introduce a new type of Stealth Fighter jet that can take off and land vertically. We also aim to push the construction of domestically produced submarines. The report notes beijing maintains an advantage in military preparedness and is stepping up military threats using fighter planes and vessels. It is the first such report since the presi
Taro aso had oneonone talks with the u. S. Secretary of the treasury, steven mnuchin. Translator i told him that free trade greatly contributes to Economic Prosperity and i said that countering protectionism is necessary. However, aso said mnuchin had no specific reaction to his remarks. U. S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson had strong words for north korea on the second leg to his trip to asia. At a News Conference in seoul he said if pyongyang keeps pursuing its Nuclear Weapons program, he wont rule out taking military action. Tillerson said the policy of strategic patience has ended. He said north korea must understand that the only path to a secure economically prosperous future is to abandon its Weapons Program. Certainly, we do not want to for things to get to a military conflict. Were quite clear in that, in our communications. But, obviously, if north korea takes actions that threatens the south Korean Forces or our own forces then that will be met with an appropriate response
Taro aso had oneonone talks with the u. S. Secretary of the treasury, steven mnuchin. Translator i told him that free trade greatly contributes to Economic Prosperity and i said that countering protectionism is necessary. However, aso said mnuchin had no specific reaction to his remarks. U. S. Secretary of state Rex Tillerson had strong words for north korea on the second leg to his trip to asia. At a News Conference in seoul he said if pyongyang keeps pursuing its Nuclear Weapons program, he wont rule out taking military action. Tillerson said the policy of strategic patience has ended. He said north korea must understand that the only path to a secure economically prosperous future is to abandon its Weapons Program. Certainly, we do not want to for things to get to a military conflict. Were quite clear in that, in our communications. But, obviously, if north korea takes actions that threatens the south Korean Forces or our own forces then that will be met with an appropriate response
Investigation. Russian Authorities Say they will confirm the details. Foreign Ministry Spokespersons say this is the first time in five years russian aircraft have violated japanese air space. The head of the alljapan Judo Federation wants to clear the air. He will brief officials on a scandal thats tarnished a sport that started in japan. Coaches physically abused members of the Womens National team. 15 team members filed a complaint with the japanese Olympic Committee. They said coaches engaged in violent behavior in training, such as slapping wrestlers in the face. The head coach and the director of Technical Development have resigned. Uemura headed to paris, where hell appear before the international Judo Federation. Translator it is my responsibility to explain what happened, because we have inconvenienced everyone in judo around the world. Uemura says he wants to prevent the scandal from affecting tokyos bid to host the 2020 olympics. Judo has deep roots in japan and fans expect
In tokyo. They are calling for an investigation. Russian Authorities Say they will confirm the details. Foreign Ministry Spokespersons say this is the first time in five years russian aircraft have violated japanese air space. February 7th is significant because thats the date in 1855 japanese and russian leaders signed a treaty recognizing the islands as part of japan. People in tokyo held an annual rally on thursday to call on russia to honor that agreement and return the territory. Prime minnesout minister abe vop working. He told Vladimir Putin that he wants to find a solution. A swift solution is needed. Translator the japanese government will press ahead with its basic policy of settling the territorial dispute and pushing to sign a peace treaty with russia. We will continue our efforts to make progress in negotiations. The Prime Minister said the japanese government and public must be united in dealing with this issue. The head of the alljapan Judo Federation wants to clear the