Japan and Australia pledge deeper cooperation | East Asia Tonight (May 4)

Japan and Australia sign agreements on energy and critical minerals. Also on East Asia Tonight: Iran warns of an attack on American forces if they enter the Strait of Hormuz; and US calls Taiwan a "trusted and capable partner" after President William Lai visits Eswatini.

00:00 Headlines
01:31 Japan and Australia deepen cooperation on energy, defence, critical minerals
05:25 Japan and Indonesia look to boost defence ties
06:18 Iran warns it will attack US forces if they enter Strait of Hormuz
08:51 China orders its companies not to comply with US sanctions on Chinese oil refiners
25:32 Japanese PM renews call to revise Constitution
26:30 Expert on Japanese PM's Indo-Pacific visit
33:26 US calls Taiwan "trusted and capable partner", praises ties with Eswatini
34:16 South Korea's special counsel uncovers early signs of martial law planning in 2024
40:40 South Korea launches next-generation Earth observation satellite
41:29 North Korean women’s football club to visit South Korea
45:25 Return trips in China pick up pace as May Day holidays nears end