On August 26th, Japan said it was "regrettable" that a Chinese contract staffer described the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea as China's territory in unscripted remarks on NHK radio..The worker made the statement after reading a story about graffiti being sprayed at the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in the capital Tokyo. The news broadcaster terminated his contract and plans to seek damages from the individual..Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said the incident occurred during NHK's Chinese language news program. He said the statement is against the country's official stance that the Senkakus are Japan's "inherent territory based on history and international law.".Hayashi "urged NHK to be mindful of its social responsibility as a public broadcaster and prevent a recurrence."
On August 26th, Japan said it was "regrettable" that a Chinese contract staffer described the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea as China's territory in unscripted remarks on NHK radio..The worker made the statement after reading a story about graffiti being sprayed at the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in the capital Tokyo. The news broadcaster terminated his contract and plans to seek damages from the individual..Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said the incident occurred during NHK's Chinese language news program. He said the statement is against the country's official stance that the Senkakus are Japan's "inherent territory based on history and international law.".Hayashi "urged NHK to be mindful of its social responsibility as a public broadcaster and prevent a recurrence."
