Political News(2024/01/13)
Political funding issue: “Discuss as a whole party and come to a conclusion that will restore trust,” Prime Minister
2024-01-13 18:06:00
Regarding the ``Political Reform Headquarters,'' which was established in response to problems surrounding the political funding parties of factions within the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida said that the selection of personnel was done with a view to reflecting the opinions of mid-ranking and young members, and that the entire party should discuss the matter. He expressed his desire to reach a conclusion that would restore public trust.
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Voting continues in Taiwan presidential election; how to deal with China is at issue
2024-01-13 12:40:00
In Taiwan, presidential elections are held once every four years. With how to deal with China becoming one of the points of contention, the focus is on whether the ruling party, which has shown a stance of resisting Chinese pressure, will maintain power, or whether the opposition parties, which are calling for expanded exchanges, will achieve a change of government.
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Voting begins in Taiwan's presidential election; how to deal with China is at issue
2024-01-13 11:35:00
In Taiwan, voting for the presidential election, which is held once every four years, began at 9 a.m. Japan time. With how to deal with China becoming a major issue, the focus is on whether the ruling party, which has shown a stance of resisting Chinese pressure, will maintain power, or whether the opposition parties, which are calling for expanded exchanges, will achieve a change of government.
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Voting begins in Taiwan's presidential election; how to deal with China is at issue
2024-01-13 11:03:00
In Taiwan, voting for the presidential election, which is held once every four years, began at 9 a.m. Japan time. With how to deal with China becoming a major issue, the focus is on whether the ruling party, which has shown a stance of resisting Chinese pressure, will maintain power, or whether the opposition parties, which are calling for expanded exchanges, will achieve a change of government.
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Government to set up review team for evacuation plan for Sakishima Islands, with Taiwan emergency in mind
2024-01-13 10:44:00
The government plans to establish a new specialized study team in the Cabinet Secretariat in the new fiscal year to formulate a concrete plan to safely evacuate residents of Sakishima Islands and other areas in Okinawa with the so-called "Taiwan Emergency" in mind. We are making adjustments.
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Foreign Minister Kamikawa meets with US Secretary of State; Prime Minister Kishida to visit US; agreement on close cooperation
2024-01-13 07:47:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa met with Secretary of State Blinken during his visit to the United States. They agreed to strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. alliance, and to work closely together in preparation for Prime Minister Kishida's official visit, which is currently being arranged in early March.
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Foreign Minister Kamikawa meets with US Secretary of State; Prime Minister Kishida to visit US; agreement on close cooperation
2024-01-13 06:34:00
Foreign Minister Kamikawa met with Secretary of State Blinken during his visit to the United States. They agreed to strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. alliance, and to work closely together in preparation for Prime Minister Kishida's official visit, which is currently being arranged in early March.
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Liberal Democratic faction reform Prime Minister Kishida to gather opinions on role and function of factions
2024-01-13 05:48:00
Regarding the reform of factions in the Liberal Democratic Party, Prime Minister Kishida plans to carefully gather opinions on the roles and functions of factions, taking into account that there are both opinions calling for the dissolution of factions and negative opinions.
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