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Political News(2023/11/25)


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Foreign Minister Kamikawa agrees to promote “mutually beneficial strategic relationship” during Japan-China foreign ministers meeting

2023-11-25 22:07:00
During his visit to South Korea, Foreign Minister Kamikawa met for the first time with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and while calling for the lifting of the ban on imports of Japanese marine products, he also promoted a ``strategic mutually beneficial relationship'' and called for reciprocal visits by foreign ministers. We agreed that we would consider this.

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Condolence letter from Chinese President Xi to Prime Minister Kishida following the death of Daisaku Ikeda

2023-11-25 21:00:00
Following the passing of Soka Gakkai Honorary President Daisaku Ikeda, a telegram of condolence was sent from Chinese President Xi Jinping to Prime Minister Kishida.

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Foreign Minister Kamikawa confirms promotion of “mutually beneficial strategic relationship” at Japan-China foreign ministers meeting

2023-11-25 19:38:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa met for the first time with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his visit to South Korea. While calling for the lifting of the ban on imports of Japanese marine products, he appears to have confirmed that they will promote a "mutually beneficial strategic relationship" and maintain close communication with the aim of building a constructive and stable relationship. You can

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Foreign Minister Kamikawa meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his visit to South Korea

2023-11-25 18:48:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa is meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for the first time during his visit to South Korea. While calling for the lifting of the ban on imports of Japanese marine products, the two countries are expected to confirm their policy of promoting a "mutually beneficial strategic relationship" and aiming to build a constructive and stable relationship.

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Foreign Minister Kamikawa to attend Japan-China-Korea Foreign Ministers' Meeting Departs for South Korea

2023-11-25 14:34:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa departed for South Korea to attend the Trilateral Foreign Ministers' Meeting of Japan, China, and South Korea. Upon arrival, I will first hold a Japan-China foreign ministers' meeting and request that China lift its continued ban on imports of Japanese marine products.

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Next fiscal year's medical fee revision to be decided within the year, lively discussion

2023-11-25 08:08:00
Regarding next year's revision of medical fees, the Japan Medical Association and other organizations are calling for an increase in the ``base'' portion, which is used for personnel expenses, etc., citing the need for wage increases, while the Ministry of Finance is seeking to reduce the burden of insurance premiums on working-age people. , on the contrary, are calling for a reduction, and discussions are expected to become lively towards a decision by the end of the year.

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Focus on whether the new “development work system” is based on understanding between trainees and the host side

2023-11-25 06:32:00
A government panel of experts has compiled a final report that calls for the abolition of the technical intern training system, which has been cited as a violation of human rights, and the establishment of a new ``training and employment system.'' From now on, the focus will be on whether we can build a system based on the understanding of both the trainees and the host side.

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This year's supplementary budget bill passes the House of Representatives; debate will begin in the House of Councilors from the beginning of next week

2023-11-25 06:29:00
This year's supplementary budget bill, which supports new economic measures, was passed by the House of Representatives on the 24th, and the debate will move to the House of Councilors from the beginning of next week. While the Liberal Democratic Party and the New Komeito Party are aiming for the establishment of the bill by the middle of next week, the Constitutional Democratic Party and other parties plan to continue pursuing issues surrounding the political funding of factions within the Liberal Democratic Party.

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Proposed amendment to the National University Corporation Law The Association of National Universities releases a statement expressing strong concerns

2023-11-25 06:16:00
The Chairman of the Association of National Universities expresses strong concerns over a proposed amendment to the National University Corporation Law that would require large-scale national university corporations to establish an "Administration Policy Council" to decide on medium-term plans, budgets, etc. We have released a statement.

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Foreign ministers of Japan, US, and South Korea hold phone call to criticize North Korea's military reconnaissance satellite launch

2023-11-25 05:17:00
In response to North Korea's launch of a military reconnaissance satellite, the foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, and South Korea spoke by phone early on the 25th and strongly condemned the launch. On the other hand, regarding the agreement between Israel and the Islamic organization Hamas to cease fighting and release hostages, Foreign Minister Kamikawa expressed his hope that the agreement would be steadily implemented and that the release of hostages and the cessation of fighting would continue. Ta.

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