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Are Japan's Borders Opening? | STJ 147
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Japan's borders are finally opening! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/5a853b6e28f1-yoshinoya-refused-to-let-foreign-student-attend-recruitment-event.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/05/c56cad852703-urgent-japan-looking-to-accept-fo…
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U.S. sees uptick in COVID cases over past month
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Global business leaders have launched an initiative in Beijing calling for efforts to promote economic recovery. The UN chief has urged concerted action to combat the surge in food insecurity. And the White House says the U.S. saw a three-fold increase in COVID-19 cases over the past month.
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Finland, Sweden submit formal applications for NATO membership
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Shanghai Customs has introduced policies for goods clearance in key industries. Finland and Sweden have formally applied to join NATO. And the U.K. has set out legislation to scrap parts of the Northern Ireland protocol.
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Foreign firms remain upbeat about Chinese market potential
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Officials say Shanghai has cut off the community transmission of COVID-19 in all of its 16 districts. Many foreign enterprises say they still find China an attractive destination for investment despite the challenges brought by COVID-19. And Sweden officially announces its intention to join NATO.
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Shanghai outlines plan to return to normal
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Shanghai has unveiled its epidemic control plan for the coming period, dividing it into three stages. Some businesses in Shanghai are starting to resume their offline operations. And the mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, is being investigated as a racially motivated attack.
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U.S. COVID-19 death toll surpasses 1 million
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China has rolled out a slew of measures to help stabilize employment. Authorities say the forest quality in China has been improving over the years. And U.S. President Joe Biden has commemorated the death of one million people in the U.S. from COVID-19, calling the number "a tragic milestone."
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China's share of global economy rises to over 18 pct
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Officials say China has both cemented and improved its status as the world's second-largest economy over the past decade. Beijing is helping people with disabilities tide over the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. And Finnish leaders have announced their support to join the NATO military alliance.…
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Shanghai working to cut community transmission of COVID
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Shanghai has managed to cut the community transmission of COVID-19 in several districts. Over 80 percent of small businesses in China have resumed operation. And preliminary results show Ferdinand Marcos Jr. secured a win in the Philippine presidential election.
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President Xi encourages youth to contribute to national rejuvenation
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The Chinese president is urging the country's youth league to maintain the strong bond between the Communist Party of China and the nation's youth. Another cargo spaceship has docked with China's space station. And France says the E.U. deal on a Russian oil embargo could be secured this week.
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Central government office congratulates John Lee on election
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The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of China's State Council has congratulated John Lee after he was elected Hong Kong's chief executive designate. The automobile industry in Shanghai and Jiangsu is gradually recovering from the latest COVID-19 resurgence. And the Group of Seven says the bloc will phase out or ban the import of Russian oil.…
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Things Foreigners in Japan Should Worry About When Moving | STJ 146
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Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Firework show location: https://goo.gl/maps/wCDY9MZpbB9YCQCt6 Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/298ae8c397bf-travelers-crowd-trains-airports-as-golden-week-holiday-begins.html https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/a8dbac4b1441-feature-flori…
We're dedicating an entire episode to covering Netflix's latest animated movie, that's right it's Bubble time! Spoilers galore so if you wanted to watch the movie then you should turn the podcast off right away. Support the showBy Dustin Cabeal & Lindsay Mallard
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China to further support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises
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The Chinese capital has taken strict pandemic control measures while ensuring the operation of essential services. Small firms and self-employed individuals in China will get greater support to stabilize employment and supply chains. And the UN Chief says it's time for the "cycle of death and destruction" in Ukraine to end.…
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Deceased Train Driver Wins Lawsuit for 45 Cents | STJ 145
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New subvariant of Omicron draws concern in U.S.
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Shanghai has introduced treatment measures for severe and critical COVID cases, while overall case numbers are dropping. People in Beijing's Chaoyang District have been asked to work from home as the city intensifies efforts to curb the COVID resurgence. And the U.S. says yet another new subvariant of Omicron has been spreading in recent weeks.…
Shanghai continues to see a downward trend in new Covid cases, as authorities enact measures to ensure the safety of workers returning to their jobs. China has set up the world's highest-altitude weather station on Mount Qomolangma. And the European Commission has finalized work on the sixth tranche of sanctions against Russia over its actions in U…
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China starts clinical trial for Omicron-specific vaccine
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China has launched a clinical trial for an Omicron-targeted vaccine in Zhejiang Province. A number of Chinese cities are issuing coupons to spur spending during the five-day Labor Day holiday. And one policy bank in China has extended 21 billion yuan of loans to support logistics infrastructure in the country.…
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Chinese cities continue fight against COVID-19
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Beijing and Shanghai have ramped up testing and prevention efforts against COVID-19 during the May Day holiday. Many people in China have chosen to continue working during the holiday. And Ukraine has evacuated 100 women, children and elders from Mariupol.
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Dynamic-zero COVID approach aims to achieve targeted balance
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Chinese health authorities say the country's dynamic-zero COVID policy is key to managing the pandemic while pursuing economic progress. The U.N. Secretary General has met with the Ukrainian president in Kyiv. And the China-Laos Railway has launched a new intermodal road-rail transport service.
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Beijing working to contain COVID outbreak
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Beijing has added more neighborhoods to its "high risk" Covid areas as cases in the capital continue to climb. The capital of Jilin Province will gradually remove its citywide closed-off management imposed due to a recent COVID-19 resurgence. And Chinese health authorities have approved a new inactivated vaccine for clinical trials targeting the Om…
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President Xi calls for advancing infrastructure construction
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Chinese president Xi Jinping has called for stronger efforts in building the country's modern infrastructure system. Over twenty Chinese provinces have adopted a unified traffic pass to safeguard the country's supply chains amid the pandemic. And energy companies say Russia is to halt natural gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria from Wednesday.…
Officials say the data for COVID-19 infections in Shanghai continues to fluctuate, but the daily number of people testing positive is on a downward trend. Guangdong Province is taking steps to guarantee logistics flows amid the latest COVID-19 resurgence. And the U.N. Secretary-General is on a visit in Moscow.…
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China plans to launch more lunar exploration programs this year
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China is mapping out the fourth phase of its lunar exploration program. Many foreigners in Shanghai have volunteered to contribute to their communities under closed-off management. And French incumbent President Emmanuel Macron has won re-election.
You know we're covering more new episodes! That's why you came back this week to hear Lindsay and Dustin talk about A Couple of Cuckoos, The Greatest Demon Lord is Reborn etc, Onipan!, Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie, Spy x Family and Don't Hurt Me, My Healer! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/letsanime)…
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Netflix's 'Old Enough!' Endangering Japanese Children? | STJ 144
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On this episode, Mitch and Josh talk about Japan opening to select foreigners, foreigners that are more likely to get stopped by police, the debate that sparked from Japan's Netflix series 'Old Enough!" and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2022/04…
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Russia-Ukraine conflict impacts grain production
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A senior economist with the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization shares his insight on the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on grain production. Leaders of Asian countries call for better regional connectivity and effective cooperation amid global challenges. And the U.N. chief calls for action on climate disruption, habitat loss and polluti…
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President Xi Jinping proposes Global Security Initiative
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The Chinese president has proposed a Global Security Initiative to promote security for all in the world. A report shows that China will see steady improvement in grain output in the coming decade. And the two remaining candidates in the French presidential election have faced off in a televised debate.…
The annual Boao Forum for Asia is underway in Hainan for discussions on the post-pandemic development agenda for Asia and the world. Tesla's Shanghai factory has resumed operation after over 20 days of suspended production due to Covid. And the Russian foreign minister says the second phase of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine has begu…
Enterprises in Shanghai are able to resume business operations even as COVID restrictions remain in most of the city. We get a preview of the Boao Forum for Asia which is set to get underway in Hainan. And a U.N. official is urging Russia and Ukraine to negotiate a meaningful ceasefire so humanitarian aid convoys can reach civilians.…
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China's economy posts steady growth in Q1
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China's economy expanded 4.8 percent from a year ago to over 27 trillion yuan in the first quarter of this year. Authorities say China's nucleic acid testing agencies can process over 51.6 million samples per day. And many U.S. university campuses have reinstated indoor mask mandates amid a nationwide spike in coronavirus cases.…
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Beloved Creator of Doraemon Passes Away | STJ 143
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This week, Mitch and Hayato talk about feeling lonely during the pandemic, Doraemon's beloved creator passing away, a woman who tried to scam a foreigner in Japan, and more! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/04/4ddcf1bfd8c8-urgent-japan-eyes-resolu…
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Shenzhou-13 crew set to return home from space station
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The three astronauts on board China's space station are set to return to Earth after a six-month mission in orbit. The U.N. has released funding for seven "hunger hot spots" in Africa and the Middle East to ease the effects of the Ukraine conflict. And China's central bank has decided to cut the reserve requirement ratio for financial institutions.…
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President Xi stresses building free trade port with global influence
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for accelerating the development of Hainan into a free trade port with Chinese characteristics and global influence. The UN chief calls for action to mitigate global impacts of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. And police in New York have arrested a suspect in connection with Tuesday's shooting on a subway car.…
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Police hunting for "person of interest" in NYC subway shooting
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Official data shows that China deferred 260 billion yuan of taxes for small businesses last month. Authorities will accelerate preparation work for customs clearance on Hainan Island this year. And police are hunting for a "person of interest" in a New York City subway shooting.
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China at critical point in fight against COVID-19
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China will maintain its dynamic zero-COVID approach as the country is at a critical moment in the fight against COVID-19. A World Bank report says the economic output in Russia is projected to contract by 11.2% in 2022. And India's economy is feeling the ripple effects of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.…
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Shanghai revises COVID strategies to tame surging caseload
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Shanghai will follow the "dynamic zero" policy with more targeted and customized moves to tackle the COVID-19 resurgence. China has released a guideline on the establishment of a unified domestic market. And the first round of France's presidential election sees the two top candidates heading to a runoff later this month.…
Spring is in the anime! We're doing our Watch or Pass episode for all the new spring shows we can bear to make it through. While it's not everything, it's a lot. No list this time, just check it out and let us know on social media what shows you're watching or passing on. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/letsanime)…
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Event held to honor role models of Beijing 2022
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China has held an event to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Russia has decided to terminate its membership on the United Nations Human Rights Council early. And Japan says it will ban coal imports from Russia and impose a wide range of additional sanctions.…
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Rail authorities work at full steam to deliver aid to Shanghai
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Railway departments across China are working to deliver aid to Shanghai, which is battling a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. A protocol on upgrading the free trade agreement between China and New Zealand has come into force. And the U.S. has imposed a new round of sanctions targeting Russian financial institutions and individuals.…
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Japanese Renaissance Lingerie and Butt Shaped Soap? | STJ 142
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Shanghai has started a new round of citywide nucleic acid testing amid the resurgence of COVID-19 cases. China's envoy to the U.N. says Beijing is strongly committed to de-escalating and ending the conflict in Ukraine. And the Russia-Ukraine conflict is affecting Italy's agricultural sector.
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Shanghai beefs up efforts to battle COVID-19 outbreak
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Shanghai has sped up mass testing of COVID-19 for its residents while expanding capacity at hospitals to accommodate more patients. The Russia-Ukraine conflict is having a significant impact on the economy in Kenya. And U.N. climate scientists are warning that temperatures on Earth will shoot past a key danger point unless greenhouse gas emissions …
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Thousands of medics nationwide rush to aid Shanghai
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China's biggest city has stepped up efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 as medical workers from across the country rush to the business hub to aid local hospitals. A Chinese aid project is helping modernize the agriculture sector in Zimbabwe. And auto maker BYD says it has ceased production of traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.…
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Thigh High Crew Socks - Winter 2022 Wrap
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Its that time once again to wrap the shows we've been watching and struggling to finish this winter season. Not our favorite cour by any means. The standout shows really stood out, while the rest was just a struggle at times to finish. If you want surprises stop reading now because we're going to cover: Akebi's Sailor Uniform, The Case Study of Van…
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Mitch Leaves Small Talk Japan | STJ 141
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4th shots for vaccines, ban of Japanese luxury imports, Korean missles, and more! Those are the topics for this week's episode of Small Talk Japan! Support us on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/smalltalkjapan Sushi video Josh talked about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDL8yu34fz0&t=143s Articles from this week's episode https://english.kyodonew…
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Trade, Ukraine crisis among discussions at China-EU Summit
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has concluded talks with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Xiong'an New Area is positioned to become a new hub in northern China featuring green and smart technologies. And it's rubles or no gas from Russia for certain countries and regions.…
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Cooperation of China, Afghanistan, and Pakistan urged
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China, Afghanistan and Pakistan should restart trilateral cooperation. A preliminary report on the China Eastern Airlines plane crash is expected to be issued within 30 days of the incident. And the WHO says the COVID-19 virus is likely to continue to evolve, but its severity will reduce overtime.…
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New measures to support businesses affected by COVID in Shanghai
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The Chinese Foreign Minister is hosting the Third Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Countries Neighboring Afghanistan in Anhui. Russia and Ukraine have concluded a round of face-to-face peace talks in Istanbul. And Shanghai has announced supportive measures to help businesses affected by COVID-19.
Russian and Ukrainian delegates are in Turkey for another round of peace talks. Several areas in China are enforcing COVID-19 restrictions. And the president of Peru survived a second impeachment vote.
The voice data recorder from the China Eastern Airlines crash in Guangxi is now in Beijing for analysis. Ukraine's president has outlined conditions for accepting Russian demands for neutrality. Chinese space officials are preparing to bring the Tianzhou-2 cargo craft back home.
