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Political News(2023/01/30)


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Prime Minister Kishida meets with Prime Minister of Greece and agrees to strengthen cooperation including security

2023-01-30 23:45:00
Prime Minister Kishida held talks with Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis, who was visiting Japan, and after both condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine, upgraded the bilateral relationship to a "strategic partnership" and cooperated in a wide range of areas, including security. We agreed to strengthen the

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Prime Minister Kishida calls for party unity for unified local elections and House of Representatives by-elections

2023-01-30 21:03:00
On the evening of the 30th, Prime Minister Kishida attended a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party Tokyo Metropolitan Government and emphasized that only the Liberal Democratic Party can open up the future as Japan faces a major historical turning point. I called for unity for the by-election.

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Japan-Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bureau Director-General Discussing South Korea's Resolution

2023-01-30 20:50:00
A discussion was held between the directors of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and South Korea, and in the issue of "recruitment" during the Pacific War, a foundation under the South Korean government made a payment to the plaintiff on behalf of the Japanese company that was the defendant in the trial. We exchanged views on the South Korean side's proposed solution, and agreed to continue communication between the diplomatic authorities.

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Komei decides to field candidates in two constituencies of the House of Representatives

2023-01-30 20:47:00
Regarding the fact that Komeito has decided to field candidates in some constituencies that are subject to the “10 increase by 10” single-seat constituency of the House of Representatives, Secretary-General Motegi of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) said that he will make adjustments at an appropriate time. I expressed my desire to do so.

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Prime Minister Kishida to start “Child Policy Dialogue” Visit Fukui Prefecture this weekend

2023-01-30 20:46:00
Prime Minister Kishida will visit Fukui Prefecture this weekend after launching the "Children's Policy Dialogue" to listen to the voices of people concerned in various places toward the enhancement of countermeasures against the declining birthrate.

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House of Representatives Budget Committee Liberal Democrats ``Total defense budget of 43 trillion yen depends on numbers'' Prime Minister counterargued

2023-01-30 19:40:00
Substantial deliberations on the budget bill for the new fiscal year have begun at the House of Representatives Budget Committee. Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Secretary-General Okada criticized the government's policy of setting the defense budget for five years from 2023 at a total of approximately 43 trillion yen, saying, "It's all about numbers." No." I countered.

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Invitation issued to Senator Garthy to attend Diet session, first since 1949

2023-01-30 15:38:00
Mr. Otsuji, Speaker of the House of Councillors, issued a written "invitation" to NHK Party member of the House of Councillors Gersey, who continued to be absent from the Diet, in accordance with the Diet Law. Disciplinary proceedings are expected to proceed if Garthy refuses to attend.

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``Relearn during childcare leave'' Prime Minister's response Chief Cabinet Secretary ``It is not the intention to force''

2023-01-30 14:18:00
Regarding Prime Minister Kishida's announcement in the Diet last week that he would support reskilling and re-learning for those on childcare leave, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said that he does not intend to force re-learning, but to support those who wish to do so in every situation. I explained that it means that it is important to strengthen the environment for

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Immigrants from mainland China Border measures are handled in consideration of the infection situation Chief Cabinet Secretary

2023-01-30 13:08:00
Regarding the resumption of visa issuance to Japanese by the Chinese authorities, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said that the handling of border measures for people entering from mainland China will be handled flexibly while considering the infection situation. showed an idea.

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Prime Minister asks for understanding of tax hike policy in line with increase in defense spending

2023-01-30 12:54:00
In the Diet, from the 30th, the House of Representatives Budget Committee began deliberations on the new fiscal year's budget proposal. Prime Minister Kishida once again asked for the understanding of the government's policy of increasing taxes in line with the increase in defense spending.

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Prime Minister's eldest son Official car tourism report Ministry of Foreign Affairs "There is no personal tourism"

2023-01-30 12:44:00
Regarding the report that Secretary Kishida's eldest son, Shotaro, who accompanied Prime Minister Kishida on a tour of Europe and the United States, went sightseeing in an official car, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to a question from the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, saying, "There was no action for personal tourism motives. ', he replied in writing.

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China Coast Guard ship intrudes into territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands, Japan Coast Guard continues to warn

2023-01-30 12:43:00
Off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, four ships of the China Coast Guard entered Japan's territorial waters in line with the movement of the local Ishigaki City's oceanographic research vessels and Japanese fishing vessels that have started fishing in the vicinity. continues to invade. The Japan Coast Guard has deployed patrol boats to ensure the safety of these ships, and continues to warn Coast Guard ships to leave territorial waters immediately.

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China Coast Guard ship intrudes into territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands, Japan Coast Guard continues to warn

2023-01-30 07:47:00
On the 30th, off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, four ships of the China Coast Guard entered Japan's territorial waters one after another in line with the movement of a ship for marine research by Ishigaki City and a Japanese fishing boat. Did. The Japan Coast Guard Headquarters deploys patrol boats to ensure safety, and continues to warn Coast Guard ships to leave territorial waters immediately.

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Budget for the new fiscal year Substantial deliberations at the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives from today Countermeasures against the declining birthrate, etc.

2023-01-30 07:44:00
In the Diet, the House of Representatives Budget Committee will begin deliberations on the new fiscal year's budget from the 30th.

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China Coast Guard ship intrudes into territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands, Japan Coast Guard continues to warn

2023-01-30 05:24:00
In the early hours of the 30th, a ship of the China Coast Guard intruded into Japanese territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture to match the movements of Japanese fishing boats. The Japan Coast Guard has deployed patrol boats to ensure the safety of fishing boats, and continues to warn Coast Guard ships to leave the territorial waters immediately.

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