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Political News(2022/12/16)


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Elementary and junior high school students want to have lunch while chatting

2022-12-16 23:36:00
Elementary and junior high school students from Kanagawa and Gunma prefectures requested to Hagiuda, chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's political affairs research, that they would like to eat school lunch while having a conversation.

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Three Security-Related Documents Government Decided by Cabinet, Domestic and International Reactions

2022-12-16 23:18:00
The government decided on three documents, including the "National Security Strategy," at an extraordinary cabinet meeting. In order to deal with the enemy's ballistic missile attack, the possession of "counterattack capability" to hit the launch base etc. will be clearly stated, and it will be a big shift in Japan's security policy. Domestic and international reactions.

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Regulations on the use of land important for security The government designates 58 locations

2022-12-16 20:37:00
In response to the enactment of a law regulating the use of land important for security, the government officially announced on the 16th that a total of 58 locations, including remote islands near the border and areas surrounding Self-Defense Forces facilities, would be subject to regulation. decided to

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The ruling party decided on a tax reform outline to increase defense spending, including a third tax increase

2022-12-16 20:28:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komei Party have decided on the ruling party's tax reform outline, which includes measures such as tax increases in three tax categories: corporate tax, income tax, and tobacco tax, in order to finance the increase in defense spending.

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[Details] Prime Minister Kishida emphasized the need for "counterattack capability" at a press conference

2022-12-16 19:28:00
Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference in response to the decisions on the three documents, including the "National Security Strategy." , emphasized the need for the ability to become indispensable. He also asked for understanding of the tax increase, stating that the increase in defense spending should be covered by stable financial resources.

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[Updated from time to time] Prime Minister Kishida emphasizes the need for "counterattack capability" at a press conference

2022-12-16 19:10:00
Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference in response to the decisions on the three documents, including the "National Security Strategy." , emphasized the need for the ability to become indispensable. He also asked for understanding of the tax increase, stating that the increase in defense spending should be covered by stable financial resources.

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The ruling party decided on a tax reform outline to increase defense spending, including a third tax increase

2022-12-16 18:57:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komei Party have decided on the ruling party's tax reform outline, which includes measures such as tax increases in three tax categories: corporate tax, income tax, and tobacco tax, in order to finance the increase in defense spending.

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“Declining birthrate is related to the survival of the country”

2022-12-16 18:42:00
A panel of experts aiming to build a social security system that caters to all generations issued a report urging the immediate implementation of measures such as expanding child allowances, as well as securing permanent financial resources, on the grounds that the declining birthrate is a problem that threatens the country's survival. was submitted to Prime Minister Kishida.

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“Digital Garden City Nation Concept” Aims to more than double the number of local governments in five years

2022-12-16 18:40:00
The first comprehensive strategy for realizing the "digital garden city nation concept" advocated by Prime Minister Kishida has been finalized. We aim to increase the number of local governments working on the digitalization of towns to more than double the current number to 1,500 in five years, and we will promote the development of communication infrastructure.

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3 Security-Related Documents Government Decides on Possession of “Counterattack Capability”

2022-12-16 18:29:00
The government decided on three documents, including the "National Security Strategy," at an extraordinary cabinet meeting. In order to deal with the enemy's ballistic missile attack, the possession of "counterattack capability" to hit the launch base etc. will be clearly stated, and it will be a big shift in Japan's security policy.

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[Details] Major change in Japan's security "Three security documents" cabinet decision

2022-12-16 17:51:00
The government decided on three documents, including the "National Security Strategy," at an extraordinary cabinet meeting. In order to deal with the enemy's ballistic missile attack, the possession of "counterattack capability" to hit the launch base etc. will be clearly stated, and it will be a big shift in Japan's security policy. What are the three security documents? What are security challenges? It's a detailed summary.

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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry proposes policies such as development of next-generation nuclear reactors and extension of operating period of nuclear power plants

2022-12-16 17:41:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has set specific policies for the future, such as the development of next-generation nuclear reactors and the extension of the operating period of nuclear power plants, as it is essential to make the most of nuclear power generation in order to provide a stable supply of energy. I have put together a proposal.

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3 Security-Related Documents Government Decides on Possession of “Counterattack Capability”

2022-12-16 17:33:00
The government decided on three documents, including the "National Security Strategy," at an extraordinary cabinet meeting. In order to deal with the enemy's ballistic missile attack, the possession of "counterattack capability" to hit the launch base etc. will be clearly stated, and it will be a big shift in Japan's security policy.

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3 Security-Related Documents Government Decides on Possession of “Counterattack Capability”

2022-12-16 16:56:00
At an extraordinary cabinet meeting, the government decided on three documents, including the "National Security Strategy," which is a guideline for diplomacy and security. In order to deal with the enemy's ballistic missile attack, the possession of "counterattack capability" to hit the launch base etc. will be clearly stated, and it will be a big shift in Japan's security policy.

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[Expert Q&A] What do you think of next year's tax reform outline?

2022-12-16 16:45:00
We asked Professor Shumitsu Sato of Hitotsubashi University, who is a member of the Government Tax Commission and is familiar with the tax system, about the tax system reform outline for the next fiscal year, which was put together on the 16th.

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The ruling party decided on a tax reform outline to increase defense spending, including a third tax increase

2022-12-16 16:30:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komei Party have decided on the ruling party's tax reform outline, which includes measures such as tax increases in three tax categories: corporate tax, income tax, and tobacco tax, in order to finance the increase in defense spending.

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3 documents related to security In the evening, the possession of "counterattack capability" is specified in the cabinet decision

2022-12-16 16:17:00
The content of three security-related documents, including the "National Security Strategy," which stipulates the possession of "counterattack capabilities" to strike enemy missile launch sites, was reported at the government and ruling party policy meeting. The three documents are expected to be approved by the Cabinet on the evening of the 16th.

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Liberal Democratic Party approves tax reform outline proposal to increase defense spending, including third tax increase

2022-12-16 16:16:00
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has approved a proposal for a tax reform outline that includes measures such as tax increases in three tax categories: corporate tax, income tax, and tobacco tax, in order to finance the increase in defense spending.

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Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato ``Drug price revision next fiscal year will reduce 48% of items''

2022-12-16 16:03:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato has announced a policy to reduce the price of drugs set by the government for 48% of all items in the next fiscal year.

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House of Councilors Reform Council to establish a special committee on how the electoral system should be, intensive discussion

2022-12-16 15:15:00
The ruling and opposition parties have agreed to set up an expert committee to discuss the electoral system of the House of Councilors intensively.

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Fukushima nuclear power plant Areas where decontamination work has not started Work to start next fiscal year

2022-12-16 15:10:00
Regarding the decontamination work following the accident at Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Minister of Reconstruction Akiba said that some areas of Okuma Town and Futaba Town, which are in the "difficult-to-return zone," have not yet been decontaminated. He announced that he plans to start working on it next year.

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The ruling party decided on a tax reform outline to increase defense spending, including a third tax increase

2022-12-16 15:05:00
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komei Party have decided on the ruling party's tax reform outline, which includes measures such as tax increases in three tax categories: corporate tax, income tax, and tobacco tax, in order to finance the increase in defense spending.

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Liberal Democratic Party approves tax reform outline proposal to increase defense spending, including third tax increase

2022-12-16 14:51:00
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has approved a proposal for a tax reform outline that includes measures such as tax increases in three tax categories: corporate tax, income tax, and tobacco tax, in order to finance the increase in defense spending.

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Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato ``Drug price revision next fiscal year will reduce 48% of items''

2022-12-16 14:35:00
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato has announced a policy to reduce the price of drugs set by the government for 48% of all items in the next fiscal year.

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Liberal Democratic Party Policy Research Chair Hagiuda Considering Increased Defense Expenditure

2022-12-16 14:33:00
Regarding the tax increase proposal to finance the increase in defense spending, the chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's political affairs research committee, Hagiuda, has revealed that he will start examining whether the financial resources to be secured other than taxes can be increased at the political affairs research committee.

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3 documents related to security In the evening, the possession of "counterattack capability" is specified in the cabinet decision

2022-12-16 14:24:00
The content of three security-related documents, including the "National Security Strategy," which stipulates the possession of "counterattack capabilities" to strike enemy missile launch sites, was reported at the government and ruling party policy meeting. The three documents are expected to be approved by the Cabinet on the evening of the 16th.

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3 documents related to security In the evening, the possession of "counterattack capability" is specified in the cabinet decision

2022-12-16 14:10:00
The content of three security-related documents, including the "National Security Strategy," which stipulates the possession of "counterattack capabilities" to strike enemy missile launch sites, was reported at the government and ruling party policy meeting. The three documents are expected to be approved by the Cabinet on the evening of the 16th.

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Liberal Democratic Party approves tax reform outline proposal to increase defense spending, including third tax increase

2022-12-16 13:58:00
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has approved a proposal for a tax reform outline that includes measures such as tax increases in three tax categories: corporate tax, income tax, and tobacco tax, in order to finance the increase in defense spending.

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Liberal Democratic Party approves tax reform outline proposal to increase defense spending, including third tax increase

2022-12-16 12:55:00
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has approved a proposal for a tax reform outline that includes measures such as tax increases in three tax categories: corporate tax, income tax, and tobacco tax, in order to finance the increase in defense spending.

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Government Formulates Policy to Strengthen Maritime Security Capability Based on Increasing Tensions in International Situation

2022-12-16 12:46:00
In light of the increasingly tense international situation, including the arming and increasing size of Chinese government vessels operating in the waters surrounding the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, the government has increased the budget of the Japan Coast Guard to 320 billion yen in fiscal 2027, 1.4 times that of the current fiscal year. We have formulated the "Policy on Strengthening Maritime Security Capability", which includes an increase in the amount of

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“Digital Garden City Nation Concept” Aims to more than double the number of local governments in five years

2022-12-16 12:25:00
The first comprehensive strategy for realizing the "digital garden city nation concept" advocated by Prime Minister Kishida has been finalized. We aim to increase the number of local governments working on the digitalization of towns to more than double the current number to 1,500 in five years, and we will promote the development of communication infrastructure.

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3 documents related to security In the evening, the possession of "counterattack capability" is specified in the cabinet decision

2022-12-16 12:21:00
The content of three security-related documents, including the "National Security Strategy," which stipulates the possession of "counterattack capabilities" to strike enemy missile launch sites, was reported at the government and ruling party policy meeting. The three documents are expected to be approved by the Cabinet on the evening of the 16th.

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Government Formulates Policy to Strengthen Maritime Security Capability Based on Increasing Tensions in International Situation

2022-12-16 12:01:00
In light of the increasingly tense international situation, including the arming and increasing size of Chinese government vessels operating in the waters surrounding the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, the government has increased the budget of the Japan Coast Guard to 320 billion yen in fiscal 2027, 1.4 times that of the current fiscal year. We have formulated the "Policy on Strengthening Maritime Security Capability", which includes an increase in the amount of

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Liberal Democratic Party approves tax reform outline proposal to increase defense spending, including third tax increase

2022-12-16 11:59:00
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has approved a proposal for a tax reform outline that includes measures such as tax increases in three tax categories: corporate tax, income tax, and tobacco tax, in order to finance the increase in defense spending.

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3 documents related to security In the evening, the possession of "counterattack capability" is specified in the cabinet decision

2022-12-16 11:43:00
The content of three security-related documents, including the "National Security Strategy," which stipulates the possession of "counterattack capabilities" to strike enemy missile launch sites, was reported at the government and ruling party policy meeting. The three documents are expected to be approved by the Cabinet on the evening of the 16th.

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Approval of tax hike to increase defense spending Implementation timing to be discussed next year Liberal Democratic Party

2022-12-16 06:19:00
On the 15th, the Liberal Democratic Party's tax research committee approved a plan to combine three tax items: corporate tax, income tax, and tobacco tax, regarding the tax increase policy to finance the increase in defense spending. In consideration of opposition within the party, it was decided to discuss the specific implementation timing of the tax increase again next year.

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Liberal Democrat Sonoura's secretary of the House of Representatives “Unrecorded funds were used for entertainment expenses”

2022-12-16 05:04:00
Mr. Kentaro Sonoura of the Liberal Democratic Party Mr. Sonoura's first public secretary in the matter of suspicions that the income and expenditure report of a political group represented by a member of the House of Representatives does not include the income of about 40 million yen for several political fund parties. According to interviews with people concerned, he explained to the people around him that he did not list part of his income in order to secure funds that he could move freely. I was. The Special Investigation Department of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office is investigating the details of how the opaque accounting process was carried out at Mr. Sonoura's office.

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``Three security documents'' to be decided by the Cabinet today

2022-12-16 04:24:00
The government plans to approve three documents, including the "National Security Strategy," which is the basic policy of diplomacy and defense, on the 16th. It stipulates the possession of "counterattack capability" to strike enemy missile launch bases, etc., and it will be a major shift in security policy.

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Foreign Minister Hayashi's Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Georgia: “Collaborate against the invasion of Ukraine”

2022-12-16 00:08:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi held talks with Georgian Foreign Minister Darciashvili and expressed his intention to work closely with him to respond to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine in order to maintain and strengthen the international order based on the rule of law. I told you.

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