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Recession fears as Japan's economy shrinks for first time in a year | East Asia Tonight (May 16)

A larger-than-expected quarterly contraction of 0.2% could deal a blow to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of July election. Meanwhile, APEC trade ministers wrap up a meeting in South Korea's Jeju with "concern" about global trade challenges. Also on East Asia Tonight: Taiwan to turn off its last nuclear plant as it phases out all atomic energy, while Thailand arrests at least 15 people, including a construction tycoon, in connection with the Bangkok skyscraper collapse. Also, South Korean historical art breaks a new auction record. 00:00 Headlines 01:40 APEC trade ministers release joint statement after two days of talks 14:40 Japan's economy suffers first contraction in a year in March quarter 25:29 APEC Secretariat chief Eduardo Pedrosa on trade tensions 33:37 Taiwan shuts 40-year-old Maanshan nuclear power plant 34:52 Arrests made over Bangkok skyscraper collapse triggered by earthquake 45:06 More North Koreans working in South's public sector 45:57 Calligraphy by South Korean independence hero breaks auction record