Political News(2023/08/04)
National Democratic Representative Election Tamaki Representative Maehara Acting Representative Fighting for Two Clearly Different Routes
2023-08-04 23:24:00
It was decided that the representative election of the Democratic Party for the People will be a battle between two representatives, Tamaki and acting Maehara. The sense of distance from the ruling party and the differences in the lines of cooperation between the opposition parties are becoming clearer, and it is expected that there will be a lively debate ahead of the voting on the 2nd of next month.
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Prime Minister Kishida's press conference "Abolition of health insurance cards will be maintained for the time being, efforts to dispel anxiety"
2023-08-04 22:48:00
Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference on the evening of the 4th, and after maintaining the policy of abolishing the current health insurance card next fall for the time being, a "certificate of eligibility" will be sent to all those who do not have an insurance card integrated with the My Number card. He expressed his intention to try to dispel public anxiety by issuing On the other hand, he indicated his intention to take necessary measures, including postponing the abolition, depending on the status of the comprehensive inspection of successive troubles.
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The Japanese government presents a draft action guideline to create rules for G7 generative AI
2023-08-04 21:28:00
In order to create rules for generative AI by G7 = seven major countries, the government has clarified a draft "action guideline" as the chair country. In addition to making consideration for human rights a responsibility of business operators, it includes promoting countermeasures against false information using the latest technology.
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Koto Ward Mayor Apologizes During Election Period Paid Ad Calls for Vote on Posting Sites
2023-08-04 19:46:00
Yayoi Kimura, mayor of Koto Ward, Tokyo, revealed that during the mayoral election in April this year, he had posted a paid advertisement calling for himself to vote for himself on a video posting site, and violated the Public Offices Election Law. I apologize for the possibility.
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Prime Minister Kishida's press conference "Abolition of minor insurance cards will be maintained for the time being, efforts to dispel anxiety"
2023-08-04 19:13:00
Prime Minister Kishida held a press conference on the evening of the 4th, and after maintaining the policy of abolishing the current health insurance card next fall for the time being, a "certificate of eligibility" will be sent to all those who do not have an insurance card integrated with the My Number card. He expressed his intention to try to dispel public anxiety by issuing On the other hand, he indicated his intention to take necessary measures, including postponing the abolition, depending on the status of the comprehensive inspection of successive troubles.
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Prime Minister Kishida talks with relevant ministers over policy to abolish health insurance cards
2023-08-04 18:53:00
Prime Minister Kishida held talks with relevant ministers regarding the policy of abolishing the current health insurance card next fall. It seems that they received a report on the status of the comprehensive inspection following troubles related to My Number cards, and discussed measures to dispel public anxiety.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony Vice Speaker Kaieda to attend
2023-08-04 18:18:00
Regarding the Peace Memorial Ceremony to be held in Hiroshima City on the 6th, Speaker of the House of Representatives Hosoda will not attend, and Vice Speaker Kaieda will attend. According to an official in the House of Representatives, Speaker Hosoda was hospitalized in July after falling ill, and although he has already been discharged, he will take care of it.
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Liberal Democratic Party Deputy Governor Aso visits Taiwan China visits former prime minister
2023-08-04 17:42:00
Deputy President Aso of the Liberal Democratic Party will visit Taiwan from the 7th to meet with President Tsai Ing-wen and would like to emphasize the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. It is also expected that China will oppose the visit of a senior ruling party official who is a former prime minister.
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Osaka/Kansai Expo Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry receives instructions from the Prime Minister to “accelerate all-out preparations”
2023-08-04 15:42:00
Regarding the delay in preparations for the construction of overseas pavilions at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura was instructed by Prime Minister Kishida on the 4th to accelerate the preparation of the environment for early construction. After clarifying that, he indicated that the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will make all-out efforts to accelerate preparations.
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Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Mari Akimoto resigned as parliamentary secretary for foreign affairs and was searched for suspicion of receiving funds
2023-08-04 15:26:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's parliamentary vice-minister for foreign affairs Maritoshi Akimoto has been accused of accepting bribes from a wind power generation company in Tokyo, where the government is aiming to expand the introduction of offshore wind power. etc., and resigned as parliamentary secretary.
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Komei Yamaguchi to visit China at the end of this month “An opportunity to promote exchanges”
2023-08-04 14:49:00
Komeito leader Yamaguchi has announced that he will visit China later this month. He hopes to meet with officials from the Communist Party of China and government officials to create opportunities for exchanges in a wide range of fields, including politics, economics, and culture.
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Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Mari Akimoto resigned as parliamentary secretary for foreign affairs and was searched for suspicion of receiving funds
2023-08-04 14:35:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's parliamentary vice-minister for foreign affairs Maritoshi Akimoto has been accused of accepting bribes from a wind power generation company in Tokyo, where the government is aiming to expand the introduction of offshore wind power. I resigned as parliamentary secretary after being searched for.
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Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Mari Akimoto resigned as parliamentary secretary for foreign affairs and was searched for suspicion of receiving funds
2023-08-04 13:56:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's parliamentary vice-minister for foreign affairs, Mari Akimoto, has been accused of accepting bribes from a wind power generation company in Tokyo with a large amount of funding for offshore wind power generation, which the government is aiming to introduce and expand. He resigned as parliamentary secretary after his office was searched.
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The National Governors' Association summarizes the proposals for a series of minor card troubles
2023-08-04 13:26:00
In response to a series of troubles over My Number Cards, the National Governors Association compiled a proposal to build a check system that unites the national and local governments and handed it to Digital Minister Kono on the 4th.
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Osaka/Kansai Expo Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry receives instructions from the Prime Minister to “accelerate all-out preparations”
2023-08-04 12:07:00
Regarding the delay in preparations for the construction of overseas pavilions at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura was instructed by Prime Minister Kishida on the 4th to accelerate the preparation of the environment for early construction. After clarifying that, he indicated that the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will make all-out efforts to accelerate preparations.
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Government granting status of residence to children of foreigners Allowing them to stay in Japan
2023-08-04 06:56:00
The government will grant “special permission to stay” to children of foreigners born and raised in Japan who do not have a status of residence and will be allowed to stay if certain conditions are met, such as the parents having no serious criminal record in Japan. I was.
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National Democratic Representative Election Tamaki Representative Maehara Acting Representative Fighting for Two Clearly Different Routes
2023-08-04 05:38:00
It was decided that the representative election of the Democratic Party for the People will be a battle between two representatives, Tamaki and acting Maehara. The sense of distance from the ruling party and the differences in the lines of cooperation between the opposition parties are becoming clearer, and it is expected that there will be a lively debate ahead of the voting on the 2nd of next month.
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Prime Minister Kishida holds a press conference today regarding plans to abolish health insurance cards next autumn
2023-08-04 05:35:00
Prime Minister Kishida will hold a press conference on the 4th regarding the policy of abolishing the current health insurance card next autumn. For the time being, we will maintain the policy of abolition, but we will carefully explain the review of the operation of the "certificate of eligibility" that is issued instead of the insurance card integrated with the My Number card, and dispel the anxiety of the people. ).
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