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China navy says Japan disrupted flight training
NHK | English | News | Dec. 9, 2025 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes
China has responded strongly to the Japanese Defense Ministry's claim that Chinese military aircraft locked radar onto Japanese Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets over international waters near Okinawa Prefecture. Beijing contends that Japan disrupted a flight training exercise conducted by the Chinese navy.
A spokesperson for the Chinese navy stated that the Liaoning aircraft carrier strike group was carrying out flight training for carrier-based fighter jets when Japanese aircraft repeatedly entered the training airspace and sea area to harass Chinese operations. This interference allegedly disrupted China's training activities and endangered flight safety. China rejected Japan's accusations as inconsistent with the facts and demanded that Japan cease what it called a smear campaign.
Voting underway in Hong Kong Legislative Council election
NHK | English | News | Dec. 9, 2025 | UndeterminedPolitics and Elections
Voting is underway in Hong Kong's Legislative Council election, with polls opening at 7:30 a.m. local time. Out of the 90 council seats, 20 are directly elected every four years. Chief Executive John Lee emphasized the importance of this election in supporting residents affected by a recent high-rise housing fire that resulted in 159 deaths.
The election follows Beijing-led reforms implemented four years ago to ensure "patriots governing Hong Kong," which effectively exclude pro-democracy and anti-government candidates. Voter turnout was a record low 30.2 percent in 2021.
To increase participation, the government has extended polling station hours until late at night. Despite these efforts, voter interest remains low due to the lack of candidate diversity, predominantly pro-Beijing, and a temporary suspension of campaigning after the deadly fire has further dampened enthusiasm.
今週の【重要イベント】FOMC、米貿易収支、メジャーSQ (12月8日~14日)
This Week's Important Events: FOMC, U.S. Trade Balance, Major SQ (December 8–14)
Yahoo Finance | Local Language | News | Dec. 9, 2025 | UndeterminedTrade Issues and Numbers
From December 8 to 14, several key economic events and corporate changes are scheduled. On December 8, Japan will release October labor statistics and revised Q3 GDP, among other economic indicators, while China will disclose its November trade balance. CARTA Holdings is set for delisting from the TSE Prime market.
December 9 features the start of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings, Bank of Japan Governor Ueda’s speech, and auctions for 5-year and 10-year U.S. government bonds. TechnoPro Holdings will also be delisted from the TSE Prime market. Germany will report its October trade balance.
On December 10, China will release November consumer and producer price indexes, and the FOMC will announce its policy rate decision, followed by a press conference with Federal Reserve Chair Powell. Other central banks including Canada and Brazil will announce policy rates, and the Nobel Prize award ceremony will take place. Sainex will have a dual listing on the Nagoya Exchange.
December 11 includes Japan’s Corporate Business Sentiment Survey for Q4 and multiple U.S. economic reports including the September trade balance. Central banks from Switzerland, Turkey, and the Philippines will announce policy rates, and Broadcom and Costco Wholesale will release earnings reports.
December 12 is marked by the major SQ event in Japan, with final October industrial production and capacity utilization data released. Internationally, the UK, Germany, and India will report consumer price and GDP figures, and the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) will meet. Fit Crew will be listed on the TSE Growth market, while Draft will be delisted from the same market. No significant events are scheduled for the weekend of December 13 and 14.
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