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Political News(2023/09/06)


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Review of export rules for defense equipment; LDP and public sector to discuss how management system should be

2023-09-06 23:36:00
A working-level meeting was held between the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party regarding the review of export rules for defense equipment, and discussions were held on the form of a management system to prevent equipment jointly developed with other countries from being illegally leaked to third countries. I confirmed that I will go.

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Japan and UK agree to strengthen cooperation to counter 'economic coercion'

2023-09-06 23:18:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura, who is visiting the United Kingdom, held talks with Minister of International Trade Wedenock on the 6th, and strengthened cooperation in order to counter the so-called "economic coercion" that puts pressure on partner countries by restricting trade with China in mind. We agreed to go ahead.

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Prime Minister Kishida calls on Chinese Premier Li Qiang to immediately abolish the suspension of seafood imports

2023-09-06 22:50:00
During his visit to Indonesia, Prime Minister Kishida spoke with Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and explained the scientific safety of releasing treated water from the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, and discussed the importance of China's import of Japanese marine products. They called for the suspension to be lifted immediately.

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Rengo Chairman Yoshino tells the people, “Coalition government is impossible” to Representative Tamaki and others

2023-09-06 22:04:00
Rengo chairman Yoshino told Democratic Party of Japan representative Tamaki and others that there were voices within the Liberal Democratic Party aiming for a new coalition government with the participation of the Democratic Party of Japan, saying, ``If we form a coalition government, there is a possibility that the coalition will split. I said, ``It's impossible.'' On the other hand, Mr. Tamaki told reporters on the night of the 6th, ``I don't think there was any such in-depth, specific discussion that I remember.''

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ASEAN and Japan-China-Korea summit; exchanges between Japan and China regarding treated water

2023-09-06 21:51:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting Indonesia, attended the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and the Japan-China-Korea Trilateral Summit. As China continues to oppose the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the focus is on what kind of exchanges took place between the leaders of Japan and China.

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Japanese version of DBS: Those who suffered sexual assault submit a written request

2023-09-06 21:49:00
About the system of "Japanese version of DBS", a new mechanism to confirm that people who work in contact with children have no history of sexual crime We have submitted a request requesting that we proceed with consideration.

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Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office Special Investigation Department to not prosecute 10 people including former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada

2023-09-06 20:53:00
Former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Minoru Terada was accused of violating the Public Offices Election Act regarding the payment of labor expenses in the House of Representatives election held a year ago, and the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department has investigated former Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Minoru Terada, those in charge of affairs, etc. Ten people were not prosecuted.

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China's latest map depicts the Senkaku Islands, refusing to accept Japan's protest

2023-09-06 19:56:00
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, ``We strongly object to China's use of its own name for the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture on the latest 2023 map released by the Chinese government, and we have called for their immediate withdrawal.'' However, on the 6th, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that they would not accept Japan's protest.

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ASEAN and Japan-China-Korea Summit Meeting Begins Exchanges between Japan and China over treated water

2023-09-06 19:51:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting Indonesia, attended the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and the Japan-China-Korea Trilateral Summit. . As China continues to oppose the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, the focus is on what exchanges took place between the leaders of both Japan and China.

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Prime Minister Kishida speaks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and seeks understanding on releasing treated water

2023-09-06 19:34:00
During his visit to Indonesia, Prime Minister Kishida met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang individually, explaining Japan's position on the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, and asked for their understanding.

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Prime Minister Kishida speaks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and seeks understanding on releasing treated water

2023-09-06 19:08:00
During his visit to Indonesia, Prime Minister Kishida met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang individually, explaining Japan's position on the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean, and asked for their understanding.

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ASEAN and Japan-China-Korea Summit Meeting Begins Exchanges between Japan and China over treated water

2023-09-06 17:55:00
Prime Minister Kishida is visiting Indonesia for a summit meeting of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and Japan, China, and South Korea. As China continues to oppose the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, the focus is on what kind of exchanges will take place between the leaders of Japan and China.

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Prime Minister Kishida contacts Chinese Premier Li Qiang while visiting Indonesia

2023-09-06 17:30:00
According to government officials, Prime Minister Kishida had brief contact with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during his visit to Indonesia. It will be interesting to see if there is an exchange of opinions regarding the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean.

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Meiji Restoration Corruption case related to IR: Mikio Shimoji's expulsion is rescinded Contribution evaluation

2023-09-06 17:19:00
The Japan Restoration Association said that former postal privatization minister Mikio Shimoji, who was expelled from office three years ago in connection with a corruption scandal involving integrated resort facilities, was contributing to the expansion of the party in Okinawa. I decided to withdraw the punishment.

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Prime Minister Kishida contacts Chinese Premier Li Qiang while visiting Indonesia

2023-09-06 16:33:00
According to government officials, Prime Minister Kishida met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during his visit to Indonesia. Although the details have not been revealed, it will be interesting to see if there was an exchange of opinions regarding the release of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean.

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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology announces policy to ask court to impose fine on former Unification Church

2023-09-06 16:10:00
Regarding the issue surrounding the former Unification Church, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka attended a meeting of the Religious Corporations Council on the 6th and called for administrative fines to be imposed on the religious organization for not responding appropriately to the exercise of the right to question. We have clarified the policy we will request from the court. In this, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Nagaoka said, ``We have exercised the right to question the former Unification Church, but more than 100 questions, or 20% of the total, have not been answered, and we will notify the Tokyo District Court of a fine.'' I would like to hear your opinion,'' he said, indicating that he would ask the court to impose an administrative fine. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has so far exercised its "right to question" the former Unification Church under the Religious Corporations Act seven times, requesting reports on more than 500 items, including organizational management, assets and income and expenditures, and donations. I did.

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Taiwan President Tsai visits Eswatini, the only diplomatic relationship in Africa

2023-09-06 15:55:00
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen visited Eswatini, the only country in Africa that has diplomatic relations, and expressed her desire to expand relations with Africa as China seeks to strengthen its influence in Africa.

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Summit meeting with ASEAN Prime Minister Kishida explained the safety of treated water

2023-09-06 15:52:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting Indonesia, recently attended a summit meeting with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It appears that the government explained the safety of the discharge of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant to each country and asked for their understanding.

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Coalition Chairman and National Representative Tamaki and others say “a new coalition government is impossible”

2023-09-06 15:47:00
Rengo chairman Yoshino said to Tamaki, representative of the Democratic Party for the People, that there are voices from within the Liberal Democratic Party aiming for a new coalition government in which the Democratic Party for the People participates, saying, "If it becomes a coalition government, there is a possibility that the coalition will break up. I said, ``It's impossible.''

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Foreign Minister Hayashi sets out three pillars including economic cooperation to strengthen relations with Arab countries

2023-09-06 07:05:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi attended the Japan-Arab Political Dialogue in Egypt, where he visited, and laid out three pillars for strengthening relations with Arab countries, including economic cooperation and the maintenance and strengthening of the international order based on the rule of law. Ta.

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ASEAN summit to discuss China and South China Sea rule-making

2023-09-06 06:37:00
The series of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) summits being held in Indonesia will include discussions with the United States and China on the 6th. As ASEAN member states react against the latest map released by China, attention is focused on the impact it will have on rule-making to prevent conflicts in the South China Sea.

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Prime Minister Kishida to explain safety of treated water at summit meeting with ASEAN today

2023-09-06 05:14:00
Prime Minister Kishida will attend a summit meeting with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on the 6th. In addition to calling for cooperation to maintain and strengthen a free and open international order, he hopes to further spread understanding by explaining the safety of releasing treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

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