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Political News(2023/09/03)


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Iwate gubernatorial election Takuya Tasso won for the fifth time

2023-09-03 23:47:00
In the Iwate gubernatorial election, which was a de facto showdown between the ruling and opposition parties between the incumbent and the newcomer, Takuya Tasso, 59, an independent incumbent and supported by opposition parties such as the Constitutional Democratic Party, was supported by the Komeito prefectural headquarters, and the Liberal Democratic Party. He won the election for the fifth time, suppressing the newcomers he supported.

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Citizen Representative Tamaki emphasizes cautious stance on coalition government, requiring policy consensus

2023-09-03 22:06:00
Regarding the voices within the Liberal Democratic Party aiming for a new coalition government with the participation of the Democratic Party of the People, Tamaki, the representative of the Democratic Party for the People, said that he was not in a position to comment, but that the condition was that there be agreement on policy. , emphasized the need to respond with caution.

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Citizen Representative Tamaki emphasizes cautious stance on coalition government, requiring policy consensus

2023-09-03 21:17:00
Regarding the voices within the Liberal Democratic Party aiming for a new coalition government with the participation of the Democratic Party of the People, Tamaki, the representative of the Democratic Party for the People, said that he was not in a position to comment, but that the condition was that there be agreement on policy. , emphasized the need to respond with caution.

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Iwate gubernatorial election Incumbent Mr. Tatsumasu is certain to be elected.

2023-09-03 21:16:00
In the Iwate gubernatorial election, which was a de facto showdown between the ruling and opposition parties between the incumbent and the newcomer, Takuya Tasso, 59, an independent incumbent and supported by opposition parties such as the Constitutional Democratic Party, was supported by the Komeito prefectural headquarters, and the Liberal Democratic Party. We were able to secure our fifth win by defeating the newcomers we supported.

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Iwate gubernatorial election Incumbent Mr. Tatsumasu is certain to be elected.

2023-09-03 20:00:00
In the Iwate gubernatorial election, which was a de facto showdown between the ruling and opposition parties between the incumbent and the newcomer, Takuya Tasso, 59, an independent incumbent and supported by opposition parties such as the Constitutional Democratic Party, was supported by the Komeito prefectural headquarters, and the Liberal Democratic Party. We were able to secure our fifth win by defeating the newcomers we supported.

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Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Aso criticizes China's suspension of marine product imports, "Cultivate sales channels"

2023-09-03 17:19:00
Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Aso criticized China's suspension of imports of Japanese marine products as a political response that is not based on scientific evidence. He expressed the idea that it is necessary to address such issues.

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Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Seko Supports re-election of Prime Minister Kishida in the presidential election next fall

2023-09-03 15:36:00
House of Councilors Secretary-General Seko Seko, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party's Abe faction, gave a speech in Oita City, saying that Prime Minister Kishida is working on the work left unfinished by former Prime Minister Abe, such as increasing defense spending, and announcing the party's plans for next autumn. He expressed his support for re-election in the presidential election.

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China suspends imports of Japanese seafood

2023-09-03 12:15:00
Regarding China's suspension of imports of Japanese seafood products, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Takei said in a Sunday discussion on NHK that the Chinese side's response was regrettable, and said that he would like to request assistance on the 4th in order to compile emergency support measures for seafood businesses. It was announced that the relevant ministers would consult.

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New system to provide 20 million yen to young researchers to develop top AI talent Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

2023-09-03 10:59:00
Starting next year, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will provide 20 million yen annually to young researchers involved in innovative research and development using artificial intelligence (AI).

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Government to consider whether to apply to court for dissolution order to former Unification Church

2023-09-03 07:42:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the former Unification Church, the government plans to consider whether to apply to the court for an order to disband the church, based on an investigation that includes exercising its right to question and interviewing former members who have complained of damage. There is an opinion within the government that claims should be made by the end of next month, and adjustments are expected to be made.

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Iwate prefecture gubernatorial election voting begins, de facto showdown between ruling and opposition parties

2023-09-03 07:00:00
The Iwate Prefecture gubernatorial election, which was a de facto showdown between the incumbent and the new opposition, was the voting day on the 3rd, and voting began at 7 a.m.

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Representative Tamaki of the Democratic Party of the People, re-elected as representative, does not rule out cooperation with the ruling party

2023-09-03 04:42:00
In the Democratic Party of Japan's representative election, Representative Tamaki was re-elected by a wide margin, and he continued to show that he would not rule out cooperation with the ruling party to implement policies. Going forward, the focus will be on the sense of distance from the ruling party, including the resumption of policy discussions.

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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura will visit the Middle East and the UK from today to confirm the strengthening of cooperation

2023-09-03 04:37:00
From the 3rd, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura will visit countries in the Middle East including Turkey and the United Kingdom. In Turkey, he plans to support the reconstruction of Ukraine, and in the United Kingdom, he will meet with his ministers on the topic of economic security, and will confirm the strengthening of cooperation with each country.

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