Political News(2023/08/21)
Treated water Final adjustment to start release on 24th at the earliest Prime Minister Kishida [Details]
2023-08-21 20:48:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida met with representatives of fishermen and said that the government should take full responsibility for ensuring safety even if the release continues for a long time. I emphasized that I would take it with me and asked for understanding. On the other hand, although the fishermen's side has not changed their opposition, he indicated that the understanding of the parties concerned is progressing. Based on the meeting, Prime Minister Kishida said that the fishermen's understanding is progressing to a certain extent, and has entered the final adjustment to start releasing as early as this week's 24th. The government will hold a ministerial meeting on the 22nd to decide when to start releasing.
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Treated water Final adjustment to start release as early as 24th Prime Minister Kishida
2023-08-21 20:38:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida said that the fishermen's understanding is progressing to a certain extent, and the plan is to start releasing it as early as the 24th of this week. entered the final adjustment.
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LDP Rui Matsukawa to resign as female director
2023-08-21 20:32:00
Rui Matsukawa, head of the women's bureau of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has been criticized for posting photos taken during training in France on SNS, and has decided to resign as head of the women's bureau.
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Final adjustment to start releasing treated water as soon as possible after 24th Prime Minister Kishida
2023-08-21 19:30:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water that accumulates at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida said that the fishermen's understanding is progressing to a certain extent, and will start releasing it as soon as possible after the 24th of this week. entered the final adjustment.
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Final adjustment to start releasing treated water as soon as possible after 24th Prime Minister Kishida
2023-08-21 19:16:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water that accumulates at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida said that the fishermen's understanding is progressing to a certain extent, and will start releasing it as soon as possible after the 24th of this week. entered the final adjustment. The government will hold a meeting of related ministers on the morning of the 22nd and decide on a specific schedule.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura to decide when to start releasing treated water
2023-08-21 18:21:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura held a press conference on the evening of the 21st and held a ministerial meeting on the 22nd to decide when to start releasing it. made it clear that
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura to decide when to start releasing treated water
2023-08-21 17:27:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and release it into the sea, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura held a press conference after meeting with the president of the Zengyoren = National Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Associations, and on the 22nd, the relevant ministerial meeting opened up to reveal the idea of determining when to start releasing.
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Prime Minister Meets with Fishermen's Representative "Responsibly Responsible" Treated Water Release Plan
2023-08-21 17:08:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida met with representatives of fishermen and asked the government to ensure safety even if the release continued for several decades. He emphasized that he would take full responsibility for the situation and asked for his understanding. Although the fishermen's side has not changed their opposition, they indicated that the understanding of the parties concerned is progressing.
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Discharge of treated water from nuclear power plant All fisheries federation chairman “Deepening understanding of safety, but opposes”
2023-08-21 16:08:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura met with the chairman of the Zenryoren (National Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Associations) regarding a plan to dilute the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea. In this, the All-Gyoren side reaffirmed their position against the release of treated water, although they have deepened their understanding of the safety of treated water.
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Typhoon No. 7 Early delivery of ordinary local allocation tax to 7 local governments in Kyoto, Hyogo and Tottori
2023-08-21 15:47:00
Seven local governments in Kyoto, Hyogo, and Tottori, which were severely damaged by Typhoon No.
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Public Democratic Representative Election Notice Tamaki and Acting Maehara Lead to Active Debate
2023-08-21 13:56:00
The representative election of the Democratic Party for the People was announced on the 21st, and the election campaign began with two representatives, Tamaki and acting representative Maehara. Mr. Tamaki indicated that he would not rule out cooperation with the ruling party in order to realize the policy, while Mr. Maehara emphasized his idea of cooperating with other opposition parties and confronting the ruling party. It is expected that an active debate will be held for the voting on the 2nd of next month.
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Seminar on the importance of the rule of law for young global South bureaucrats
2023-08-21 13:52:00
Amidst the international order being shaken by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a seminar was held in Tokyo to convey the importance of the "rule of law" to young bureaucrats from countries in the so-called Global South, such as Asia and Africa.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Construction of TSMC semiconductor factory in Kumamoto "Considering support for related facility development"
2023-08-21 13:24:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura held talks with Governor Kabashima of Kumamoto Prefecture, and indicated that Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC will consider supporting the development of related infrastructure facilities when proceeding with the construction of a new factory in Kumamoto Prefecture. .
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Public Democratic Representative Election Notice Tamaki and Acting Maehara Lead to Active Debate
2023-08-21 12:19:00
The representative election of the Democratic Party for the People was announced on the 21st, and the election campaign began with two representatives, Tamaki and acting representative Maehara. Mr. Tamaki indicated that he would not rule out cooperation with the ruling party in order to realize the policy, while Mr. Maehara emphasized his idea of cooperating with other opposition parties and confronting the ruling party. It is expected that an active debate will be held for the voting on the 2nd of next month.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura visits Yasukuni Shrine
2023-08-21 09:44:00
On the morning of the 21st, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura visited Yasukuni Shrine in Kudan, Tokyo.
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Indian G20 presidency official confident in finalizing deal on Ukraine
2023-08-21 07:07:00
A high-ranking official of the Indian government, who continues to hold discussions with various countries ahead of the G20 = 20 major nations' summit to be held next month, responded to an exclusive interview with NHK and expressed confidence in the compilation of an agreement document that included the contents of the invasion of Ukraine. showed.
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Prime Minister Kishida to meet with representatives of fishermen today to seek understanding on the release of treated water
2023-08-21 05:39:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water that accumulates at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida will meet with representatives of fishermen on the 21st to ensure safety and thoroughly implement countermeasures against rumors. It is a policy to explain things and ask for understanding.
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Komei Yamaguchi will continue to seek the post of Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
2023-08-21 00:35:00
Komeito representative Yamaguchi reiterated that the party will continue to seek the post of Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in the cabinet reshuffle that is expected to take place in September.
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