Japan ‘closely monitoring’ case of Tokyo-based Chinese academic who went missing while in China

In the most recent of some similar incidents in recent years, Japan claims to be ‘closely monitoring’ the event of a Tokyo-based Chinese intellectual who reportedly went missing last year after returning to China.

Mr Fan Yuntao, a Chinese federal and a teacher at Japan’s Asia University, returned to his home state in February 2023 and eventually became uncontactable, according to Chinese media reports. By the start of the new quarter in April that year, he had intended to travel back to Japan, but he lacked the time.

According to unnamed sources, Mr. Fan claimed in a report from Kyodo News that he had been detained before going missing and that he had been told by people around him that he had been asked to visit authorities for investigation.  

Yoshimasa Hayashi, Japan’s chief cabinet secretary, acknowledged the reports about Mr. Fan’s disappearance at a press conference on Monday ( Apr 22 ), stating that the government was keeping an eye on the situation.

The professor’s animal rights may be at play here, Mr. Hayashi said.” He has been teaching at a Japanese university for centuries.

He declined to elaborate further on the topic, citing its delicate character, Kyodo News reported.

Mr Fan, 61, specialises in international law and political knowledge, according to his intellectual report on Asia University’s site.  

The university disclosed in a statement on Monday that the professor was currently on a “leave of absence ” and that he “sincerely hopes ” he will return to work soon.

Wang Wenbin, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said at a regular press briefing on Monday that he “does not include information on that” when asked whether the government is aware of Mr. Fan’s movements.

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Bright and Nene: Thai stars confirm they’re in a relationship

Taking to her Instagram site, Nene, a singer whose true name is  Pornnappan Pornpenpipat, addressed the dating news and also apologised for the” confusion” it had caused.

” I apologize for not being able to communicate this with you sooner than it did the news.” You may or may not know me, but I typically keep my personal life separate from my songs because my goal is always to spread love and enthusiasm through my songs and performances for all of you great individuals.

” Bright is a nice person. When times are difficult, we cheer each other up and celebrate together when we’re content. Those who have followed me are aware of how open-minded I am often about what I feel. Feelings are what inspires me to read both love and terrible songs because they gas my creativity and generate me.

Like fills my heart with heat every day, making me better a better person. When we are up, I find myself laughing more, smiling brighter, and feeling frightened to take risks. Since I am aware that if I fall, there will always be someone who will recognize, support, and get me. “

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Ten killed after Malaysian military helicopters collide mid-air during navy parade rehearsal

Seven helicopters were seen over the base in a soft formation in footage that was circulated on social media. The couple that had separated to the right is finally panted to the lens.

The aircraft collided, the effect shooting out dust and particles, before falling to the ground.

The RMN urges the public to refrain from sharing photos of the event in order to protect the privacy of the household and the research process, it continued.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his condolences to the families of the patients in a speech released the day after the event.

” This tragedy proved to be a significant loss for the country and profoundly hurt the families of the Malaysian Armed Forces ( ATM).

I was informed that the Ministry of Defense, especially TLDM, may launch an immediate investigation to determine the cause of the collision, he said.

Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, the king of Malaysia, also expressed his condolences in a Facebook post on Tuesday, calling those who passed away “national champions.”

He added,” I also want the Malaysian Armed Forces to perform a thorough research to obtain the most accurate information about this affair.”

More reporting by Rashvinjeet S. Bedi and Ahmad Zamzahuri Abas

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