Japan, China, Korea News

Abe invites Putin to Japan next summer as prime minister looks to accelerate peace treaty talks

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/?post_type=news&p=1620947

Police believe Korean resident of Japan with ties to Kim Jong Il’s ex-sushi chef is a spy for Pyongyang, sources say

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/?post_type=news&p=1621583

My God, the SJWs are even breaking into Japan...

Popular Children’s Anime Transcends Gender Norms with New “Magical Girl” Character

"In an article published by The Asahi Shimbun on Dec. 3, the author details a surprising twist in Precure’s latest episode, where the Pretty Cures’ male classmate Anri Wakamiya overcame gender boundaries and transformed into a magical girl himself."

https://blog.gaijinpot.com/popular-childrens-anime-transcends-gender-norms-with-new-magical-girl-character/

Do you want to be a magical girl, Zod?

The Original Mind wrote:My God, the SJWs are even breaking into Japan...

Popular Children’s Anime Transcends Gender Norms with New “Magical Girl” Character

"In an article published by The Asahi Shimbun on Dec. 3, the author details a surprising twist in Precure’s latest episode, where the Pretty Cures’ male classmate Anri Wakamiya overcame gender boundaries and transformed into a magical girl himself."

https://blog.gaijinpot.com/popular-childrens-anime-transcends-gender-norms-with-new-magical-girl-character/

Do you want to be a magical girl, Zod?

Oh God, the end is near...

Hyung-jin Kim 김형진‏ @hyungjin1972 · 24 min.
Ex-intel chief in South Korea found dead in possible suicide (from @AP)

https://apnews.com/3cac0ec8f90344579ad789733cb6c379

Russia expects Japan to recognize outcomes of WWII – Lavrov
LAVROV: JAPAN SHOULD RECOGNIZE WWII RESULTS AS FIRST STEP IN PEACE TREATY DIALOGUE
Interfax

US Marines: 1 dead after plane collision off Kochi

http://www.newsonjapan.com/html/newsdesk/article/124129.php

The fuck is happening to US forces in Japan?

Tensions high in Okinawa as barges await orders to start filling in Henoko bay for U.S. base

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/?post_type=news&p=1626530

Japan’s military pursues record spending amid plan to buy more U.S. arms: report

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/?post_type=news&p=1627148

Donald Trump will probably be the first foreign leader to meet with Japan’s new emperor

https://soranews24.com/2018/12/04/donald-trump-will-probably-be-the-first-foreign-leader-to-meet-with-japans-new-emperor/

Global: MilitaryInfo
@Global_Mil_Info
#FLASH: South Korean government sources now believe that the new NK missile base adjacent to Yeongjeo-dong is a long-range (ICBM) base.

China Vows - Severe Consequences' If Huawei Official Is Not Released

http://www.topix.com/world/china/2018/12/china-vows-severe-consequences-if-huawei-official-is-not-released?fromrss=1

Japanese woman gets six-year prison term in China for spying

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/?post_type=news&p=1627661

Crown Princess Masako vows to serve the people after she becomes Empress next year

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/?post_type=news&p=1628243

The Original Mind wrote:China Vows - Severe Consequences' If Huawei Official Is Not Released

http://www.topix.com/world/china/2018/12/china-vows-severe-consequences-if-huawei-official-is-not-released?fromrss=1

This is really serious shit. I posted it in the main news topic earlier today:

zerohedge
@zerohedge
10 min.
CHINA URGES U.S. TO WITHDRAW HUAWEI CFO ARREST WARRENT

CHINA SAYS FURTHER MEASURES WILL DEPEND ON U.S. ACTIONS

We're all going to die: AI-generated "Idols" (Japanese pop-stars). The cyberpunk future is here.

Japan's Upper House approves free trade pact with EU by majority vote

http://www.newsonjapan.com/html/newsdesk/article/124135.php

Ankit Panda
@nktpnd
Unbelievable. Hope he's safe. International Crisis Group adviser Michael Kovrig detained in China, NGO says

China has reportedly detained a Canadian senior advisor for an international NGO, who was a previously a diplomat in Hong Kong and the mainland.

The International Crisis Group said in a statement on Tuesday night that it was aware of reports that its North East Asia Senior Adviser Michael Kovrig, had been detained. Kovrig has been a full-time expert for the group since February 2017.

We are doing everything possible to secure additional information on Michael’s whereabouts as well as his prompt and safe release,” the statement read.

The group confirmed to HKFP that Kovrig was on business for the group in China before his detention. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear

Kovrig was vice-consul of the Canadian Embassy in Beijing between September 2014 and August 2016. Following that, he moved to Hong Kong as consul of the Canadian Consulate General. He remained in the role until September 2016.

The International Crisis Group was formed in 1995 and is headquartered in Belgium. The transnational non-profit works “to prevent wars and shape policies that will build a more peaceful world,” according to its website.

Huawei extradition

Kovrig’s detention comes days after Canada’s arrest of Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou, following a request by the US authorities asking for the extradition of Meng on fraud charges.

Huawei has been accused by the US of breaking the country’s sanctions against Iran using a Hong Kong company called Skycom. The US considers it an “unofficial subsidiary.”

https://www.hongkongfp.com/2018/12/11/breaking-international-crisis-group-adviser-michael-kovrig-detained-china-ngo-says/

Looks like China kidnapped him in retaliation for Canada kidnapping the China tech CEO daughter on behalf of America.

Reuters World‏@ReutersWorld · 1 h
Former Canadian diplomat detained in China: sources

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-icg/former-canadian-diplomat-detained-in-china-sources-idUSKBN1OA1EB?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Reuters%2FworldNews+%28Reuters+World+News%29

5 missing Marines declared dead in warplanes crash off Japan

http://www.topix.com/world/japan/2018/12/5-missing-marines-declared-dead-in-warplanes-crash-off-japan?fromrss=1

Two Koreas begin verifying removal of DMZ guard posts: defense ministry

https://www.nknews.org/2018/12/two-koreas-begin-verifying-removal-of-dmz-guard-posts-defense-ministry/

U.S. conducts successful test of ballistic-missile interceptor system co-developed with Japan

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/?post_type=news&p=1632794

Beijing court sentences Japanese man to 12 years in prison over spying

http://www.newsonjapan.com/html/newsdesk/article/124149.php

Ali Özkök - علي أزكوك‏ @Ozkok_ · 14 min.
China confirms that it has detained two Canadians as the row over the arrest of Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou continues

https://www.trtworld.com/asia/detention-of-canadians-raises-stakes-in-china-us-canada-row-22429

China banned imports of almost all iPhones 3 days ago...

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/10/china-court-grants-qualcomm-injunction-against-apple.html

Trump Warned Not To Interfere With Prosecution Of Huawei CFO

https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-12-13/trump-warned-not-interfere-prosecution-huawei-cfo

Two Koreas to hold groundbreaking ceremony for rail, road connection on Dec. 26

https://www.nknews.org/2018/12/two-koreas-to-hold-groundbreaking-ceremony-for-rail-road-connection-on-dec-26/

Kim Gamel‏@kimgamel · 5 hod.
US, SKorea say no deal on military cost-sharing after 10th round of talks since March as Washington demands Seoul pay 'significantly more.' Both sides say talks continue, but they appear likely to miss the Dec. 31 deadline and spill into next year.

https://www.stripes.com/news/with-clock-ticking-us-s-korea-fail-to-reach-deal-on-military-cost-sharing-1.560603#.XBNbq7gS-gE.twitter

Josh Smith
@joshjonsmith
23 min.
North Korea: If the U.S. believes that pressure will lead to denuclearization, “it will count as (its) greatest miscalculation, and it will block the path to denuclearization on the Korean peninsula forever - a result desired by no one,”

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-usa/north-korea-condemns-u-s-sanctions-warns-denuclearization-at-risk-idUSKBN1OF0EZ