According to Kyodo News, on June 10th, Japan tightened its refugee law, and those who fail to pass the refugee residence permit application three times will be forcibly expelled from the country. The Japanese authorities explained that this is because the issue of refugee detention has become a burden. According to data from the Japanese Ministry of Justice, in 2022, 4233 people submitted applications for residency to the Japanese government but did not pass, of which 3224 were still stranded in Japan, half of whom were refugees seeking asylum.

Previously, due to the time-consuming review process, Japanese authorities allowed applicants to work in Japan with a guardian. It is reported that such a system was eventually abused, leading to a sharp increase in the number of applicants who borrowed the name of refugees to work in Japan.In 2017, the Japanese authorities received approximately 20000 applications. After the new law was introduced, not only were multiple regulations added, but each refugee was only allowed three application opportunities. If the applicant has no special reasons, such as a large-scale conflict in their home country, the Japanese authorities can immediately issue an expulsion order against them. In addition, the new law also makes stricter regulations for expired stranded individuals, such as requiring them to live with their guardians during the application period.

Japan has signed the United Nations Convention on the Status of Refugees, which has the responsibility to protect refugees. However, compared to European and American countries, Japan's refugee recognition rate is extremely low, so there areCriticism of "refugees locking their country". According to data from 2023, out of 8184 refugee applications, only 289 people, or 3.5%, were identified as refugees. Once rejected, there are only 14 applicants who need to reapply for clearance. Many of the refugees seeking asylum in Japan are Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar. In addition, the latest data from the authorities shows that there are currently over 2000 Ukrainian refugees in Japan.

military affairs

01Belarus joins Russia's nuclear tactical exercises

Reuters reported that on June 10th, Belarus announced that its military is participating in the second phase of exercises ordered by Russian President Putin, with the aim of deploying tactical nuclear weapons. Belarusian Defense Minister Lieutenant General Khlenin stated that the exercise is a positive measure aimed at increasing its readiness to use retaliatory weapons. He did not disclose where the exercise was held or what types of weapons were involved. But he emphasized that they have no intention of creating any tension on regional security issues and will not project military threats to third countries or any other countries.

It is reported that Putin and Belarusian leader Lukashenko announced last year that Russia is transferring some tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus. These warheads are designed for the battlefield, not as long-range strategic weapons aimed at destroying the entire enemy city. sinceThe Ukrainian WarSince the outbreak, tactical nuclear weapons have become even more important in Moscow's considerations. However, in theory, the use of this weapon can bring astonishing impact to the West, without necessarily triggering a full-scale nuclear war.

02Ukraine Appoints Commander of Drone Force

According to Reuters, on June 10th, the Defense Minister of the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff, Umelov, ordered the appointment of Deputy Commander of the Armed Forces, Sukhalevsky, as the commander of the drone unit, responsible for drone operations.

It is reported that after 27 months of continuousRussia-Ukraine WarIn Ukraine, President Zelensky and other Ukrainian leaders have repeatedly emphasized the importance of drone warfare. Zelensky issued a decree in February ordering the armed forces to establish an independent department specifically responsible for drones. This decree was previously approved by the government. Last December,Zelensky promised Ukraine to produce one million drones by 2024.

01Indonesia approves the import of BYD electric vehicles

According to Jakarta, on June 11th, Indonesian Investment Minister Bahrir stated that Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has received import approval from the Indonesian government, and BYD electric vehicles will soon appear on Indonesian roads. However, Bahrir did not mention the specific number, only stating that it depends on BYD's investment commitment to Indonesia. Before importing, BYD must report its investment amount in Indonesia, the production capacity of the factory, and the investment schedule.

BYD this yearIn January, it was announced that it intends to sell three electric vehicles in Indonesia, namely the BYD Dolphin priced at $26000, the BYD Atto 3 priced at $31500, and the BYD Seal priced at $38500. BYD previously announced the construction of a 108 hectare factory in Subang, West Java, Indonesia, including production workshops, research and development centers, and training facilities. The factory is expected to be completed in stages and put into operation in January 2026, with an annual production capacity of 150000 vehicles.