Political News(2023/01/12)
What are the details and reaction of the new unit for the defense of remote islands in Okinawa Japan-US 2 Plus 2?
2023-01-12 20:25:00
Japan-U.S. ministerial consultations on foreign affairs and defense, the so-called "2 plus 2," were held, and they agreed to deepen cooperation toward the effective operation of the "counterattack capabilities" that the Japanese government decided to possess. What are the details included in the joint announcement? We have summarized the specifics of the units newly deployed in Okinawa and Yokohama, as well as the reactions of the Self-Defense Forces and Okinawa Prefecture.
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Rep. Garthy's relationship The Metropolitan Police Department is searching for Mr. Garthy himself "returning to Japan in March"
2023-01-12 19:03:00
NHK Party member of the House of Councillors Gersey is suspected of defaming several celebrities through an Internet video posting site, and the Metropolitan Police Department has a relationship with a company that manages the income that Gersey earns from the video posting site. It was learned from interviews with investigators that a search had been carried out. On the other hand, from 4:30 pm on the 12th, Senator Garthy broadcast live on his Instagram, saying, "I was planning to appear in the ordinary Diet session, so I will return to Japan in early March and attend the Diet session." "We will respond to any questioning by the Metropolitan Police Department," he said.
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Government Partial revision of immigration control law revision and adjustment by resubmitting to ordinary Diet session
2023-01-12 19:00:00
Regarding the revision of the Immigration Control Law to review the way foreigners are detained, the government maintains the general framework that was scrapped two years ago, but includes a system to consider whether detention should be continued every three months as a revision point. , we are coordinating in the direction of submitting a bill to the regular Diet to avoid prolongation.
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Former House of Representatives member Sonoura and two former secretaries found guilty of violating the Political Funds Control Law
2023-01-12 17:23:00
Kentaro Sonoura, a former member of the House of Representatives and a former secretary, received a fine of 1 million yen and a summary order to suspend civil rights for 3 years for failing to include income and expenditure exceeding 40 million yen, such as the income of a political fund party, in the political fund income and expenditure report. An interview with the court found that the person was found guilty. Mr. Sonoura will be barred from running in all elections for the next three years.
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Prime Minister Kishida to meet with Prime Minister Trudeau in Canada Japan-U.S. Summit Meeting from 13th
2023-01-12 16:27:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting Canada, is expected to hold talks with Prime Minister Trudeau after this and confirm cooperation toward the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Also, from the 13th of Japan time, he will visit the United States and have a meeting with President Biden.
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“Cherish the feeling of excitement” Rena Kawasaki, International Children's Peace Prize
2023-01-12 14:26:00
Last November, 17-year-old Rena Kawasaki, who attends a school in Osaka, was selected for the International Children's Peace Prize, which is given to young people who are doing outstanding work to protect the rights of children. This award is presented annually by the Kids Rights Foundation, an international child rights advocacy group headquartered in the Netherlands. Past Nobel Peace Prize winners Malala Yousafzai from Pakistan and Sweden Environmental activist Greta Thunberg also received the award. We asked Ms. Kawasaki, who started her career on the world stage, about her thoughts on the future. (Osaka Broadcasting Station Reporter Sachiko Inoue)
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Komei, Deputy Head of the North Side, Funding for Declining Birthrate: “It is Difficult to Raise the Consumption Tax Rate”
2023-01-12 14:21:00
At a press conference, Komeito's deputy leader Kitagawa pointed out that it would be difficult to raise the consumption tax rate in light of the economic situation. I showed the recognition that it is.
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Funding for defense costs Extension of redemption of government bonds ``damages confidence in the market'' Chief Cabinet Secretary
2023-01-12 14:15:00
Regarding the financial resources for the increase in defense spending, there is an opinion within the Liberal Democratic Party that it should be reviewed, such as extending the redemption period of national bonds, and considering allocating part of the budget for redemption, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said. He pointed out that there is a point of contention that the market's confidence in fiscal policy could be damaged.
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Ritsumin and Ishin ``Defense tax increase is a problem, thorough administrative and financial reform'' to pursue government
2023-01-12 12:41:00
Before the regular session of the Diet, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) and the chairman of the Diet Affairs Committee of the Japan Restoration Party held a meeting, saying that the government's "defense tax increase" policy was problematic and that thorough administrative and financial reforms were necessary to raise financial resources. As such, we agreed on the policy of pursuing the government's response.
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Japan-U.S. Foreign Ministers’ Meeting “Close cooperation on various issues such as China’s invasion of territorial waters”
2023-01-12 12:21:00
On the morning of the 12th, Japan time, Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi held a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Brinken in Washington, D.C., for about 40 minutes.
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Japan-U.S. ``2 plus 2'' agreed on cooperation for effective operation of ``counterattack capability''
2023-01-12 11:54:00
Japan-U.S. ministerial consultations on foreign affairs and defense, the so-called "2 plus 2," were held, and they agreed to deepen cooperation toward the effective operation of the "counterattack capabilities" that the Japanese government decided to possess. In addition, it was confirmed that Article 5 of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty, which stipulates the defense obligations of the United States, could be applicable to attacks in outer space.
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Prime Minister Kishida arrives in Canada to meet with Prime Minister Trudeau
2023-01-12 11:50:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting Europe and the United States as the chair of the G7 = seven major countries, has arrived in Canada. In the early hours of the 13th Japan time, he will meet with Prime Minister Trudeau and, based on the fact that Canada has created a strategy to keep China in check, is expected to confirm cooperation toward the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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Japan-U.S. ``2 plus 2'' agreed on cooperation for effective operation of ``counterattack capability''
2023-01-12 10:17:00
Japan-U.S. ministerial consultations on foreign affairs and defense, the so-called "2 plus 2," were held, and they agreed to deepen cooperation toward the effective operation of the "counterattack capabilities" that the Japanese government decided to possess. In addition, it was confirmed that Article 5 of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty, which stipulates the defense obligations of the United States, could be applicable to attacks in outer space.
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Japan-U.S. ``2 plus 2'' ends;
2023-01-12 07:49:00
Japan-U.S. ministerial talks on foreign and defense affairs, so-called "2 plus 2," were held, and the Japanese government decided to possess "counterattack capability." It seems that it was agreed by going forward.
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Prime Minister Kishida departs for Canada from the UK to visit Europe and the United States as the G7 presidency
2023-01-12 07:07:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who has been visiting European and American member countries as the chair of the G7 = seven major countries, finished his schedule in the UK and left for Canada, his next destination.
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Prime Minister Kishida holds a summit meeting with British Prime Minister Sunak Signs the Japan-UK Facilitation Agreement
2023-01-12 06:03:00
During his visit to the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Kishida held a summit meeting with Prime Minister Sunak and confirmed their solidarity toward the G7 Hiroshima Summit. After the talks, the two leaders signed the "Japan-UK Facilitation Agreement", which stipulates measures such as when the Self-Defense Forces and British forces conduct joint exercises.
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Prime Minister Kishida Suspends Issuance of Visas to Japanese in China "Unilaterally and Regrettably"
2023-01-12 05:53:00
Prime Minister Kishida criticized the announcement by the Chinese authorities that it had temporarily suspended the issuance of visas to Japanese nationals, saying, "It is extremely regrettable that this is a one-sided response," to reporters during a visit to the United Kingdom. bottom.
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Liberal Democratic Party Policy Research Chair Hagiuda Meets with Indian Government Executives and agrees to deepen cooperation
2023-01-12 04:45:00
Hagiuda, chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's Policy Research Council, met with senior officials of the Modi government during a visit to India, and agreed to deepen cooperative relations toward the realization of a "free and open Indo-Pacific."
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