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Political News(2023/08/09)


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Prime Minister Kishida "Adjustment to set up an opportunity to meet with atomic bomb survivors in August"

2023-08-09 19:39:00
Prime Minister Kishida expressed his regret that he could not attend the Peace Memorial Ceremony held in Nagasaki City due to the typhoon. I clarified my intention to proceed with the adjustment in the direction of setting up.

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“Prospects for a peaceful resolution through dialogue on Taiwan issues” Chief Cabinet Secretary

2023-08-09 19:09:00
In response to Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Aso's remarks regarding the situation in Taiwan that Japan and other nations' readiness to fight will serve as a deterrent in the region, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said that the Taiwan issue should be resolved peacefully through dialogue. He reiterated that the government's consistent position is to expect

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Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Motegi emphasizes the idea of ​​supporting the Kishida administration at a faction workshop

2023-08-09 18:37:00
LDP Secretary-General Motegi made a speech at a faction workshop, stating that he will continue to support the Kishida administration by responding to domestic and international issues such as economic revitalization and the increasingly severe security environment as the core of the Cabinet and the party. emphasized.

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Considering the sale of government-owned NTT shares NTT President “Discuss from the perspective of increasing competitiveness”

2023-08-09 18:34:00
Regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's consideration of the sale of government-owned NTT shares in order to finance the increase in defense spending, NTT President Akira Shimada said at a press conference on the 9th that the sale is being considered from the perspective of enhancing the competitiveness of the company. I expressed my desire to proceed with the discussion.

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Tokyo Nakano Ward Assembly Election Ruling to invalidate the election of the lowest elected candidate Tokyo Election Commission

2023-08-09 17:17:00
This April, a candidate who lost less than one vote in the election for a ward assembly member in Nakano Ward, Tokyo, filed a petition to invalidate the election of the candidate who won the lowest position. granted the allegation and ruled to invalidate the election.

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Minor Health Insurance Card Digital Minister Kono “We can provide high-quality medical care”

2023-08-09 16:56:00
Regarding the policy of abolishing the current health insurance card in the fall of next year and integrating it with the My Number card, Digital Minister Kono said that it will be possible to provide high-quality medical care through the sharing of medical examination history among hospitals. I emphasized and asked for understanding again.

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Prime Minister Kishida Komei Yamaguchi to consider sending a personal letter to Chinese President Xi

2023-08-09 16:44:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with Komeito representative Yamaguchi, who is visiting China in late August, and indicated that he would consider entrusting a personal letter to President Xi Jinping at the request of Mr. Yamaguchi.

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Ishin Secretary-General Fujita emphasizes that he has no intention of entering a coalition government

2023-08-09 16:39:00
With regard to the fact that Baba, the representative of the Japan Restoration Party, did not exclude the possibility of joining the coalition government of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, Secretary-General Fujita said that it was an expression to leave various options. , emphasized that he has no intention of seeking a coalition government.

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First meeting of liaison conference of government ministries to promote understanding of LGBT people

2023-08-09 16:29:00
The government held the first meeting of a liaison conference of related ministries to promote understanding of LGBT people. Minister Ogura, who is in charge of an inclusive society, indicated that the government will work together to promote related policies in order to realize a society that respects diversity.

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Prime Minister Kishida unable to meet with A-bomb survivors' groups

2023-08-09 14:39:00
Due to the approaching typhoon, Prime Minister Kishida could not attend the Peace Memorial Ceremony in Nagasaki City and was unable to meet with the A-bomb survivors' groups, so he decided to consider setting up an opportunity to hear their stories again.

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“Prospects for a peaceful resolution through dialogue on Taiwan issues” Chief Cabinet Secretary

2023-08-09 13:26:00
In response to Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Aso's remarks regarding the situation in Taiwan that Japan and other nations' readiness to fight will serve as a deterrent in the region, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said that the Taiwan issue should be resolved peacefully through dialogue. He reiterated that the government's consistent position is to expect

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Minacard overhaul Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications instructs local governments to proceed smoothly

2023-08-09 12:16:00
Based on the interim report of the comprehensive inspection following a series of troubles related to My Number Cards, Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto asked executives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on the 9th to carefully grasp the issues and provide necessary I instructed them to give me useful advice.

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Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony Prime Minister “Lead the international community toward a world free of nuclear weapons”

2023-08-09 12:15:00
Prime Minister Kishida sent a video message to the Peace Memorial Ceremony held in Nagasaki, emphasizing that the tragedy of nuclear weapons should never be repeated. He expressed his intention to lead the efforts of the international community toward the realization of

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Coordination centered on the idea of ​​Mr. Shioya, a member of the LDP Abe faction, as the coordinator

2023-08-09 00:59:00
In the Abe faction of the Liberal Democratic Party, where the chairman continues to be absent, executives are coordinating a new management system centered on the idea of ​​former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shiotani as a coordinator. It is a policy to

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