There is, says one METI official, a change of mood.

一位经济产业省的官员说情绪上发生了变化。

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This is called active SETI, or METI, where the "m" stands for messaging.

这叫做积极的搜寻地外文明计划，或可以称作向地外文明发送信息。

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The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) oversees the regulator and is responsible for safety issues.

日本经济产业省理应监管核能工业，应对安全事故负责。

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Retail sales for December were 5.7% below the same month of the previous year, said METI.

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He said that those proposing METI should involve more of humanity in the debate and must accept that a moratorium may be necessary.

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As a deputy minister in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), he has six policy areas to oversee, which range from global warming to the troubles of Toyota, the carmaker.

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