Political News(2023/11/18)
The Special Investigation Department arbitrarily interviews five LDP factions and charges them with not recording party ticket income.
2023-11-18 19:14:00
A complaint was filed alleging that political organizations from five factions of the Liberal Democratic Party failed to record a total of approximately 40 million yen in their income and expenditure reports, including the names of organizations that spent more than 200,000 yen on political party funds. Interviews with people involved have revealed that the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's Special Investigation Department has requested voluntary interviews with representatives of five factional groups and is proceeding with the interviews.
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Ishikawa Prefecture Governor Hase retracts and apologizes for comments regarding Tokyo Olympics bid activities
2023-11-18 16:24:00
It was reported in some parts on the 17th that Governor Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture had said that he used so-called secret secret funds to give gifts to members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in connection with the Tokyo Olympics bid campaign. Regarding this, he retracted his statement and apologized, saying, ``This may have caused a misunderstanding, and I would like to apologize.''
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Prime Minister Kishida's press conference: ``Devoting efforts to summit diplomacy to lead the international community to cooperation''
2023-11-18 12:24:00
At a press conference in the United States, Prime Minister Kishida reflected on his series of visits, saying that he had engaged in constructive dialogue from a broad perspective at the Japan-China summit meeting, and said that he would like to guide the international community toward cooperation. He expressed his intention to continue to devote himself to summit diplomacy.
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At least 3 Koto Ward councilors gave statements confirming intent of acquisition Case of violation of public election law
2023-11-18 12:05:00
In a case of violation of the Public Offices Election Act regarding the mayoral election in Tokyo's Koto Ward held in April this year, at least three of the ward assembly members received cash from Miyuki Kakizawa, former Deputy Minister of Justice, before the election. In response to a voluntary interview by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office's special investigation department, interviews with people involved revealed that the company made statements acknowledging the purpose of the acquisition, such as, ``I thought it was meant to solicit support in the ward mayor's election.'' . Congressman Kakizawa's side denies any illegality, saying, ``This was a visit during the campaign for the ward assembly election,'' and the Special Investigation Department is expected to proceed with elucidating the purpose of the money handed over.
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Prime Minister Kishida's press conference: ``Devoting efforts to summit diplomacy to lead the international community to cooperation''
2023-11-18 11:09:00
At a press conference in the United States, Prime Minister Kishida reflected on his series of visits, saying that he had engaged in constructive dialogue from a broad perspective at the Japan-China summit meeting, and said that he would like to guide the international community toward cooperation. He expressed his intention to continue to devote himself to summit diplomacy.
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Prime Minister Kishida meets with businessman representing Taiwan, an APEC member, in the United States
2023-11-18 10:31:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States, met with a businessman representing Taiwan, who is participating in APEC, and conveyed his desire to deepen cooperation in a wide range of fields including the economy, as well as promoting peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. emphasized the importance.
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Prime Minister Kishida ``Russian invasion will shake regional development'' APEC summit meeting
2023-11-18 10:30:00
At the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit meeting, Prime Minister Kishida pointed out that Russia's invasion of Ukraine was jeopardizing the region's sustainable development, and urged that nuclear threats and use must not be made. .
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Japan-Australia summit meeting reaffirms strengthening cooperation in a wide range of fields including security
2023-11-18 10:11:00
Prime Minister Kishida, who is visiting the United States, met with Australian Prime Minister Albany Gee and reaffirmed their intention to strengthen cooperation in a wide range of fields, including security and energy, in order to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific. Did.
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Prime Minister Kishida's talks with the Chinese side also focused on progress toward lifting the suspension on seafood imports
2023-11-18 05:09:00
Prime Minister Kishida met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 17th, and the two countries reaffirmed the promotion of a "mutually beneficial strategic relationship" and agreed to continue to communicate. The focus is on whether progress can be made toward the removal of the suspension of imports of Japanese marine products, which is an immediate issue.
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Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party to Submit Bill as Next Week to Relieve Victims of the Former Unification Church
2023-11-18 05:01:00
Regarding relief for victims of the former Unification Church, the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party plan to submit a bill compiled by a working team to the Diet as early as next week. In response, the opposition parties are calling for the bill submitted by the Constitutional Democratic Party and other parties to be deliberated, and it is expected that adjustments will be made between the ruling and opposition parties.
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