Political News(2023/07/25)
``Demands without specifying the amount, such as countermeasures against the declining birthrate'' Fundamental budget request policy approved by the Cabinet
2023-07-25 20:44:00
At the cabinet meeting on the 25th, the government agreed on the basic policy for budget requests made by each ministry and agency in preparation for the draft budget for FY2024 next fiscal year. Regarding measures to deal with the declining birthrate, which we intend to focus on, we will allow requests without indicating the amount.
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4 new leaks of foam extinguishing agent confirmed at Yokota Air Base Ministry of Defense
2023-07-25 20:42:00
The Ministry of Defense announced that it has confirmed that there were four cases in addition to the three cases so far when the U.S. military contacted the U.S. military regarding the case of foam fire extinguishing agent leaking from the U.S. military Yokota Air Base.
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Ritsumin Secretary-General Okada Restarting nuclear power plants should be allowed under certain conditions
2023-07-25 19:27:00
Concerning the state of nuclear power generation, Secretary-General Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) said that given the tight supply and demand for electricity, the situation is such that it is not possible to deny the suspension or restart of nuclear power plants at all, and that restarts should be permitted under certain conditions.
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Communist 100-Year History Announcement “Recession of the party, working on succession to the younger generation”
2023-07-25 19:21:00
Last year, the Communist Party, which celebrated its 100th anniversary, published a 100-year history summarizing its progress. Regarding the current state of the party, he said, "We have not succeeded in turning the party's strength from a long-term recession to progress," and will work to pass it on to the younger generation.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Hayashi intends to proceed with consideration at the working level for the resumption of the Japan-China-South Korea summit
2023-07-25 19:03:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi expressed his intention to proceed with working-level discussions with China and South Korea toward the resumption of the Japan-China-South Korea summit, which has not been held for four years.
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Communist Shii Chairman Ishin Baba Resolutely Protests Remarks and Asks to Withdraw Remarks
2023-07-25 18:52:00
The Communist Party's chairman Shii demanded that the Communist Party's chairman Shii ``strongly protest'' when Baba, the representative of the Japan Restoration Party, criticized the Communist Party as ``a political party that would be good if it disappeared''.
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Declining Russian influence
2023-07-25 16:33:00
Russia continues to invade Ukraine. Against such Russia, there are a series of cases in which the decline of Russia's influence has become apparent among the countries with which she had strong ties in the former Soviet countries. These changes will destabilize the geopolitical situation in her region and could affect the Putin administration and the situation in Ukraine. Furthermore, there are also moves in China to strengthen its influence over the countries of Central Asia. Commentator Hideo Amma explains in detail the ever-changing movements of the former Soviet countries. (Video: 8 minutes 33 seconds)
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Health insurance card abolished Representative Komei Yamaguchi "Carefully explain" Prime Minister "Maximum effort"
2023-07-25 16:14:00
Regarding the government's policy of abolishing the current health insurance card and integrating it with the My Number card next fall, Komeito representative Yamaguchi asked for a careful explanation of the convenience and safety, while Prime Minister Kishida expressed his intention to make the utmost effort.
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“My number problem” National Governors’ Association Proposal for government overhaul
2023-07-25 15:53:00
Regarding the government's comprehensive inspection following a series of My Number card problems, the National Governors Association has compiled a proposal to request appropriate support so that the local government responsible for the inspection does not bear the cost, and handed it to Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Hayashi intends to proceed with consideration at the working level for the resumption of the Japan-China-South Korea summit
2023-07-25 14:55:00
Foreign Minister Hayashi expressed his intention to proceed with working-level discussions with China and South Korea toward the resumption of the Japan-China-South Korea summit, which has not been held for four years.
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Basic policy of government budget request To "item request" against declining birthrate and soaring prices
2023-07-25 13:55:00
In preparation for the draft budget for fiscal 2021 next year, the government presented the basic policy for budget requests made by each ministry and agency at a meeting with the ruling parties. Regarding measures to deal with the declining birthrate and price hikes, which the government plans to concentrate on, the policy is to allow ministries and agencies to make requests without indicating the amounts, saying that they will be considered toward the end of the year.
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“Health insurance card abolition to dispel public anxiety with a maximum of one year grace period” Chief Cabinet Secretary
2023-07-25 13:36:00
Regarding the point that the government's policy to abolish the current health insurance card in the fall of next year should not be advanced with a deadline, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said that there is a grace period of up to one year even after abolition.
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Prime Minister Treated water tour “Explain safety and other matters to domestic and foreign countries and seek understanding”
2023-07-25 13:26:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water that accumulates at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, Prime Minister Kishida emphasized his intention to carefully explain safety and other matters domestically and internationally and seek understanding.
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National Democratic Party representative election Tamaki announces candidacy Focus is on whether it will be an election campaign
2023-07-25 13:13:00
Representative Tamaki announced that he will run for the representative election of the Democratic Party for the People, which will be announced next month. On the other hand, lawmakers close to Acting President Maehara, who are considering running, will also participate in the preliminary briefing, and the focus is on whether it will become an election campaign.
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Farewell party for former Chief Cabinet Secretary Mikio Aoki in Tokyo on 29th of next month
2023-07-25 13:05:00
A farewell party for Mr. Mikio Aoki, who passed away at the age of 89 last month after serving as chief cabinet secretary and chairman of the House of Councilors of the Liberal Democratic Party, will be held at a hotel in Tokyo on the 29th of next month.
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Prime Minister Kishida instructs to review ``three principles of defense equipment transfer'' and accelerate consideration
2023-07-25 13:02:00
Prime Minister Kishida instructed working-level officials from both the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito to accelerate their review of the "Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment," which stipulate export rules for defense equipment.
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National Democratic Party representative election Tamaki announces candidacy
2023-07-25 11:46:00
Regarding the representative election of the Democratic Party for the People, which will be announced next month, Tamaki announced that he would like to continue working to expand the party's power.
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Prime Minister Kishida “North Korea missile launch absolutely unacceptable”
2023-07-25 10:18:00
Regarding North Korea's launch of two ballistic missiles late at night on the 24th, Prime Minister Kishida said that they were a threat to the peace and stability of the region and the international community and could not be tolerated.
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Preparation for emergencies Coordination with new shelter development on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture Government
2023-07-25 07:34:00
With the so-called "Taiwan emergency" in mind, the government decided to proceed with coordination in the direction of newly developing a shelter for residents to evacuate to on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture. If we can reach a conclusion, we would like to include the necessary expenses in the budget proposal for next fiscal year.
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National Democratic Party representative election Tamaki representative candidate The focus is on whether it will be an election campaign
2023-07-25 06:11:00
Regarding the representative election of the Democratic Party for the People, which will be announced next month, Tamaki has decided to run as a candidate, saying that he wants to continue working to expand the party's power. There are moves within the party to search for a candidate to oppose Mr. Tamaki, and the focus will be on whether it will be an election campaign.
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