Abe urges people to apply online for swift $930 payments

Prime minister acknowledges heavy reliance on China for protective gear

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks to reporters in Tokyo. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)

RURIKA IMAHASHI, Nikkei staff writer

April 17, 2020 21:01 JST

Updated on April 18, 2020 03:35 JST

TOKYO -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants to see people apply for universal 100,000 yen ($930) cash payouts online or via mail to ensure the assistance gets to them quickly, possibly in May.

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