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中国軍関連企業リストにアリババやBYD追加を、国防総省が議会に通知

Yahoo Finance | Local Language | News | Nov. 28, 2025 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes

The U.S. Department of Defense has informed Congress that Alibaba Group, Baidu, and BYD are to be added to the list of companies that are affiliated with the Chinese military. This notification was made in a letter dated October 7 from Deputy Defense Secretary Feinberg to the chairmen of the armed services committees of the House and Senate. The letter also mentions five other companies, including Hua Hong Semiconductor.

It remains unclear if these companies have been formally added to the Pentagon’s “1260H list,” which identifies Chinese military-related companies operating in the United States and is published annually. Although the list holds no legal power, it functions as a significant caution to U.S. investors. The letter was prepared prior to the October 30 summit where U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to a trade war truce. A Pentagon spokesman did not provide any comment on the matter.

The Mainichi | English | News | Nov. 28, 2025 | Regulation

On November 26, 2025, supporters of foreign nationals in Japan, including members of the Solidarity Network with Migrants Japan and the nonprofit Heval, rallied inside a Tokyo parliament building to protest xenophobia and proposed stricter restrictions on foreigners. They called for the creation of a basic law to guarantee the human rights of foreigners and ethnic minorities, amid rising public debates fueled by reports of visa overstays and alleged abuse of public services.

The rally came shortly after a government ministerial meeting, held for the first time under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, focusing on foreigner-related policies. Participants criticized the government's approach, stating that measures aimed at harmonious coexistence instead increased control and surveillance of foreigners. Yasuko Morooka, a lawyer, emphasized the need for a clear legal framework to protect foreigners' human rights.

Tatsuhiro Nukui, head of Heval, highlighted the forced deportation of many Kurds since summer 2025, noting challenges faced by children returned to their parents' home countries who struggle with language barriers and access to education. Nukui expressed the desire for continued peaceful coexistence with the Kurdish community in Japan.

Asahi Shimbun - E | English | News | Nov. 28, 2025 | Extreme Weather Events

Thailand is deploying the aircraft carrier Chakri Naruebet, along with 14 boats, helicopters, medical teams, relief supplies, and field kitchens capable of producing 3,000 meals daily, to assist its southern provinces hit by severe flooding. The floods, intensified by heavy rains, have affected nine provinces in Thailand and eight states in Malaysia, resulting in 13 deaths and widespread disruption. The carrier can also function as a floating hospital. Around 1.9 million people in Thailand are impacted, with sustained heavy rain and flash flood warnings from the meteorological agency.

Hat Yai, Thailand's fifth largest city and a key rubber trading center, has been among the worst hit, receiving an unprecedented 335 mm (13 inches) of rain in one day, the highest in three centuries. Authorities have ordered evacuations as floodwaters reach up to 2 meters in some areas. Rescue efforts include the use of rubber boats and evacuations in life vests, while many residents have posted urgent pleas for food, water, and rescue amid rapidly rising waters and disrupted communications.

In Malaysia, more than 18,500 people have been evacuated to 126 centers, mainly in northern border states. Rescue teams are operating in flood-affected areas, particularly in Perlis and Kelantan, with the Malaysian Prime Minister emphasizing family safety and compliance with evacuation orders. The floods pose a risk to the rubber industry, with Thai government estimates predicting a reduction in output by about 10,300 tons due to the rains.

The ongoing crisis has seen thousands of pleas for rescue and aid via social media, highlighting the severity of the situation and the growing need for assistance in affected communities.