News Snapshot:
Japan is considering imposing sanctions on companies, including Chinese firms, supporting Russia's war on Ukraine by supplying materials that can be used by Moscow's military, public broadcaster NHK reported on Wednesday. The report specifically mentioned the possible sanctions could target "groups that are suspected of providing material aid including domestic Chinese companies" and would forbid them from exporting from Japan. Preparations are underway for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to announce the sanctions at the G7 summit scheduled later this week if the plans are finalised, NHK said. United States officials have said China is backing Russia's war effort in Ukraine...
