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Political News(2023/08/31)


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Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura retracts “contaminated water” comment, ``Full apology''

2023-08-31 22:34:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura said that China used the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station as "contaminated water", saying, "I fully apologize for my misrepresentation," and withdrew his remarks. I apologized.

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Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura retracts “contaminated water” comment, ``Full apology''

2023-08-31 22:05:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura said that China used the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station as "contaminated water", saying, "I fully apologize for my misrepresentation," and withdrew his remarks. I apologized.

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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry requests extension and expansion of “wage increase tax system” Tax reform for next fiscal year

2023-08-31 22:03:00
With all ministries and agencies requesting the revision of the tax system in fiscal 2021, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has requested an extension of the deadline and expansion of the content of the so-called "wage increase tax system," which reduces corporate taxes for companies that are aggressive in raising wages. Did.

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Liberal Democratic Party Examining the state of the NTT Act First meeting of working team, summary of recommendations scheduled for November

2023-08-31 21:26:00
The Liberal Democratic Party held the first meeting of a working team to consider the future of the NTT Act, including the sale of NTT shares held by the government. Discussions will be held on how to improve the international competitiveness of Japan's information and communications industry, and recommendations will be compiled by November.

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Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura retracts “contaminated water” comment, ``Full apology''

2023-08-31 20:55:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura said that China used the treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station as "contaminated water", saying, "I fully apologize for my misrepresentation," and withdrew his remarks. I apologized.

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Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya of the Liberal Democratic Party Abe faction reports to Prime Minister Kishida about the establishment of the faction's new system

2023-08-31 20:29:00
Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Shioya Shioya, who was appointed as the ``chairman'' of the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction, reported to Prime Minister Kishida about the establishment of the faction's new system and expressed his intention to continue supporting the Kishida administration. According to Mr. Shioya, opinions were exchanged regarding the cabinet reshuffle, which is expected to take place in September, and the personnel changes to party executives.

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Rough estimate request exceeds 114 trillion yen, record-high increase in defense and social security costs

2023-08-31 19:58:00
Rough estimates for the national budget for next fiscal year (FY2020) are due on the 31st, and reflecting increases in defense and social security spending, the total amount requested exceeds 114 trillion yen in the general account, the highest ever.

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China suspends imports of Japanese seafood

2023-08-31 19:26:00
While there is an opinion within the Japanese government that China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood products is extremely unjust and that it should consider filing a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization, it is important to avoid a decisive confrontation. There are some opinions that this is desirable, and our policy is to carefully judge how to respond while keeping an eye on the Chinese side's approach.

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Prime Minister Kishida directs relevant ministers to implement emergency measures to support fisheries businesses

2023-08-31 19:14:00
In response to China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood products, Prime Minister Kishida outlined emergency support measures for seafood businesses, including encouraging them to switch export destinations for scallops and other products, and asked relevant ministers next week. I instructed them to try to be specific by the beginning.

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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry requests extension and expansion of “wage increase tax system” Tax reform for next fiscal year

2023-08-31 19:02:00
With all ministries and agencies requesting the revision of the tax system in fiscal 2021, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has requested an extension of the deadline and expansion of the content of the so-called "wage increase tax system," which reduces corporate taxes for companies that are aggressive in raising wages. Did.

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Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Nomura retracts and apologizes for “contaminated water” comment Prime Minister Kishida

2023-08-31 18:55:00
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nomura has said that the treated water that accumulates at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is "contaminated water" used by China. Prime Minister Kishida issued a full apology and ordered him to retract his remarks.

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Budget requests exceed 110 trillion yen for 3 consecutive years, record high Defense and social security costs increase

2023-08-31 18:54:00
Rough estimates for the national budget for next fiscal year = FY2020 are due on the 31st, and the total amount requested has exceeded 110 trillion yen for the third consecutive year in the general account, reflecting the increase in defense and social security costs. It became the maximum.

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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Advisory Panel to Study the Future Vision of Broadcasting Report Compilation

2023-08-31 18:47:00
An expert panel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, which examines the future of broadcasting, has stated that it is important for broadcasting to continue to play a social role even in the digital age, and has advocated for the Internet distribution of broadcast content and the maintenance of local broadcasting networks. We have compiled a report that includes specific measures.

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Ministry of Defense decides to request rough estimate for next year's budget bill, record-high 7,738.5 billion yen

2023-08-31 18:33:00
The Ministry of Defense has decided to request a budget request for the next fiscal year's budget bill of approximately 7.74 trillion yen, the largest ever, and includes the cost of building two Aegis-equipped ships.

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Representative Izumi Limin meets with Vietnamese Communist Party leaders and agrees to strengthen ties between the two countries

2023-08-31 18:26:00
Representative Izumi of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, who is visiting Vietnam, met with senior leaders of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and in light of China's increasing moves to expand into the sea, he expressed the desire to strengthen the relationship between the two countries for peace and stability in the region. We all agreed that we needed to go.

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Prime Minister Kishida announces new goal for minimum wage to be 1,500 yen by mid-2030s

2023-08-31 18:14:00
Prime Minister Kishida has announced that he will set a new goal of raising the minimum wage to 1,500 yen by the mid-2030s. did.

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Fukushima Prefecture Governor requests early calm down, including suspension of imports of Japanese marine products from China

2023-08-31 18:01:00
Governor Uchibori of Fukushima Prefecture met with Prime Minister Kishida on the 31st regarding the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean. In response to Governor Uchibori's request for efforts to quickly calm down the situation regarding China's suspension of imports of Japanese marine products, Prime Minister Kishida indicated that the government would respond firmly.

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Estimated budget request exceeds 110 trillion yen, highest forecast ever Defense costs and social security costs will increase

2023-08-31 17:06:00
The 31st is the deadline for submission of budget requests for the national budget for the next fiscal year (FY2021) from each ministry to the Ministry of Finance. Reflecting the increase in defense and social security costs, the total amount requested in the general account is expected to exceed 110 trillion yen for the third consecutive year, a record high.

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China suspends imports of Japanese seafood

2023-08-31 16:59:00
While there is an opinion within the Japanese government that China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood products is extremely unjust and that it should consider filing a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization, it is important to avoid a decisive confrontation. There are some opinions that this is desirable, and our policy is to carefully judge how to respond while keeping an eye on the Chinese side's approach.

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Prime Minister Kishida will coordinate emergency measures to support fisheries businesses with related ministers

2023-08-31 16:20:00
In response to China's suspension of imports of Japanese marine products, Prime Minister Kishida discussed responses with relevant ministers on the afternoon of the 31st. He appears to have made final adjustments to the contents of emergency measures to support seafood businesses, such as changing export destinations for scallops and other products.

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Union review committee in the House of Councilors regarding treated water release September 8th Liberal Democratic Party and Ritsumeikan agreement

2023-08-31 15:34:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Constitutional Democratic Party have agreed to hold a joint review committee on September 8, the same day as the House of Representatives, on the release of treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

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Ministry of Defense decides to request rough estimate for next year's budget bill, record-high 7,738.5 billion yen

2023-08-31 15:17:00
The Ministry of Defense has decided to request a budget request for the next fiscal year's budget bill of approximately 7.74 trillion yen, the largest ever, and includes the cost of building two Aegis-equipped ships.

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Liberal Democratic Party Abe faction launches new system, 15-member “standing committee” makes decisions

2023-08-31 15:13:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction, which has decided not to have a chairman for the time being, has decided to make decisions at a ``standing committee'' consisting of 15 members, including former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Shioya as the ``chairperson,'' and 15 members, including Policy Research Chairman Hagiuda and Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno. system was inaugurated.

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Prime Minister Kishida considers raising the minimum wage to 1,500 yen by the mid-2030s

2023-08-31 14:38:00
In order to achieve wage increases that exceed the rise in prices, Prime Minister Kishida has set a new goal of raising the national minimum wage, which exceeded 1,000 yen per hour on average this year, to 1,500 yen by the mid-2030s. We are considering it.

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Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito: Tokyo's response to the next House of Representatives election: Agreement on mutual nomination of candidates

2023-08-31 14:16:00
Prime Minister Kishida and Komeito representative Yamaguchi said that regarding the next House of Representatives election in Tokyo, the Liberal Democratic Party will recommend candidates backed by Komeito in "Tokyo 29 wards," and Komeito will in principle vote for the LDP in other single-seat constituencies. By recommending a candidate for the election, it was agreed that election cooperation would be revived.

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Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare visits hospitals promoting the use of minor health insurance cards "dispel anxiety steadily"

2023-08-31 14:13:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato visited a hospital in Tokyo that is promoting the use of health insurance cards integrated with My Number cards, and plans to steadily advance efforts to dispel concerns about a series of troubles. I showed it.

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Estimated budget request exceeds 110 trillion yen, highest forecast ever Defense costs and social security costs will increase

2023-08-31 13:34:00
The 31st is the deadline for submission of budget requests for the national budget for the next fiscal year (FY2021) from each ministry to the Ministry of Finance. Reflecting the increase in defense and social security costs, the total amount requested in the general account is expected to exceed 110 trillion yen for the third consecutive year, a record high.

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Estimated budget request exceeds 110 trillion yen, highest forecast ever Defense costs and social security costs will increase

2023-08-31 12:35:00
The 31st is the deadline for submission of budget requests for the national budget for the next fiscal year (FY2021) from each ministry to the Ministry of Finance. Reflecting the increase in defense and social security costs, the total amount requested in the general account is expected to exceed 110 trillion yen for the third consecutive year, a record high.

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China suspends imports of Japanese seafood

2023-08-31 12:21:00
While there is an opinion within the Japanese government that China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood products is extremely unjust and that it should consider filing a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization, it is important to avoid a decisive confrontation. There are some opinions that this is desirable, and our policy is to carefully judge how to respond while keeping an eye on the Chinese side's approach.

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Prime Minister Kishida to exchange opinions with intermediate wholesalers at Toyosu Market to compile support measures

2023-08-31 11:43:00
As China completely suspends imports of Japanese marine products, Prime Minister Kishida visited Toyosu Market in Tokyo on the 31st, exchanged opinions with intermediary wholesalers, and plans to change export destinations and expand sales channels. , showed the idea of ​​compiling support measures based on requests.

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Prime Minister Kishida “North Korea’s high frequency of missile launches is absolutely unacceptable”

2023-08-31 10:46:00
Regarding North Korea's launch of two ballistic missiles late on the night of the 30th, Prime Minister Kishida said that they were a threat to the peace and stability of the region and the international community and could not be tolerated. He expressed his intention to do his best.

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Budget request for next fiscal year's budget exceeds 110 trillion yen for 3 consecutive years, the largest forecast ever

2023-08-31 06:33:00
The 31st is the deadline for submission of budget requests for the national budget for the next fiscal year (FY2021) from each ministry to the Ministry of Finance. Reflecting increases in defense and social security spending, the total amount requested in the general account is expected to exceed 110 trillion yen for the third consecutive year, the highest ever.

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China suspends imports of Japanese seafood

2023-08-31 06:28:00
While there is an opinion within the Japanese government that China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood products is extremely unjust and that it should consider filing a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization, it is important to avoid a decisive confrontation. There are some opinions that this is desirable, and our policy is to carefully judge how to respond while keeping an eye on the Chinese side's approach.

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