Political News(2024/07/11)
Defense Minister Kihara: "Avoid raising suspicion or distrust" over Kawasaki Heavy Industries' secret funds issue
2024-07-11 19:19:00
As it came to light that Kawasaki Heavy Industries had misappropriated funds it had raised to repair submarines contracted by the Self-Defense Forces, Defense Minister Kihara attended a meeting with defense-related companies including Kawasaki Heavy Industries and emphasized that "both the public and private sectors need to respond appropriately so as to avoid arousing suspicion and distrust among the public."
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US Navy's Ospreys to be deployed at Iwakuni Base in Yamaguchi for the first time in Japan
2024-07-11 18:54:00
It has been learned through interviews with related parties that the US Navy's CMV-22 Ospreys will be deployed at the US military's Iwakuni Base in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture. This will be the first time that the Navy's Ospreys will be deployed in Japan.
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House of Representatives Investigative Committee on MSDF "Specific Secrets" Issue, Ministry of Defense to Announce Disciplinary Action Tomorrow
2024-07-11 18:15:00
In response to the fact that unqualified personnel were handling "specially secret" information related to national security on several Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels, the House of Representatives' review committee that monitors the implementation of the Special Secrets Protection Act met behind closed doors and the Ministry of Defense reported on the details of the case. The Ministry of Defense is scheduled to announce disciplinary measures for those involved on the 12th.
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[Explanation] What is the "shadow war" that is occurring frequently in Europe? Is it a Russian plot?
2024-07-11 17:48:00
In European countries, mysterious incidents are occurring frequently. These are being called the "shadow war," and it has been pointed out that they may be a "plot" hatched by Russia against countries that support Ukraine. What exactly is the "shadow war"? What is its aim? Commentator Tsuya Hisashi, who specializes in security, explains in detail. *Information as of July 11th. (Video: 4 minutes 53 seconds)
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Tokyo gubernatorial election: CDP and Rengo leaders meet to analyze reasons for Renho's third-place finish
2024-07-11 17:47:00
Executives from the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Rengo met to discuss Renho's third-place finish in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, with Rengo criticizing the Communist Party for taking too much of a leading role in the election campaign. The Constitutional Democratic Party, in turn, conveyed its intention to analyze the reasons for the defeat in the future.
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LDP debates requirements for extension of term of office of lawmakers in case of disasters and other emergency situations
2024-07-11 17:47:00
The Liberal Democratic Party, which is aiming to amend the constitution, held a meeting of a working group consisting of members of both the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors to exchange opinions on specific requirements for allowing the extension of the terms of Diet members in the event of an emergency such as a large-scale disaster.
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CDP executive committee confirms analysis of reasons for Renho's third-place finish in Tokyo gubernatorial election
2024-07-11 13:55:00
Following Renho's third-place finish in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan confirmed at its executive board meeting on the 9th that it will analyze the reasons for her defeat, including why she failed to gain sufficient support from the independent voters.
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Tokyo gubernatorial election: CDP and Rengo leaders meet to analyze reasons for Renho's third-place finish
2024-07-11 13:40:00
Executives from the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Rengo met to discuss Renho's third-place finish in the Tokyo gubernatorial election, with Rengo criticizing the Communist Party for being too prominent in the election campaign. In response, the Constitutional Democratic Party conveyed its intention to analyze the reasons for the defeat in the future.
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Prime Minister Kishida meets with Swedish Prime Minister to work closely together on Russia response
2024-07-11 12:36:00
While in the United States, Prime Minister Kishida met with Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson, who joined NATO this year. The two leaders agreed to work closely together not only to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but also to address issues surrounding the situation in East Asia, including North Korea.
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Prime Minister Kishida's Activities July 10, 2024
2024-07-11 08:23:00
(Prime Minister Kishida's Activities July 10, 2024) 09:56 Departure from the official residence on foot 09:57 Arrival at the official residence 09:59 Meeting with LDP member of the House of Representatives Kuniba Konosuke (until 10:06) 10:16 Meeting with Kameoka Ii, Chairman of the Democratic Party's Diet Members' League for Establishing Medical Security (until 10:21) 11:07 Meeting with Special Advisor to the Prime Minister Yada Wakako (until 11:42) 14:48 Interviews with media outlets (until 14:52) 14:53 Departure from the official residence 15:16 Arrival at Haneda Airport 15:43 Departure for the United States on a government plane to attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in the United States and visit Germany.
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Prime Minister Kishida arrives in the US to attend NATO summit
2024-07-11 07:19:00
Prime Minister Kishida has just arrived in the United States to attend the NATO summit. The United States is participating in the summit as a partner country along with South Korea and Australia, and is expected to confirm cooperation in supporting Ukraine and agree to strengthen cooperation in areas related to security.
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