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Political News(2025/02/09)
Resolution of Northern Territories issue becomes even more distant as no prospect of visa-free exchanges resumption emerges
2025-02-09 18:28:00
As Russia continues its military invasion of Ukraine, the Putin regime is also trying to reassess the military operations that led to the occupation of the Northern Territories and boost patriotism as this year marks 80 years since the end of World War II.
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Trump mentions Alaska LNG exports to Japan at Japan-U.S. summit
2025-02-09 16:33:00
The export of American LNG (liquefied natural gas) to Japan was a major topic at the Japan-U.S. summit meeting on the 7th. President Trump revealed that he is in discussions with Japan toward a joint venture regarding LNG produced in Alaska, but there are many issues to be resolved, such as the price, and the focus will be on whether the negotiations will progress in the future.
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[Sunday Debate] Prime Minister Ishiba: US Steel is "an investment, not just an acquisition"
2025-02-09 13:01:00
Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized on NHK's "Sunday Debate" that the first Japan-U.S. summit meeting he held with President Trump had a positive outcome. Regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire U.S. Steel, he said that it is not just an acquisition but an investment, and that a mechanism will be considered for the company to remain an American company.
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[Sunday Debate] Prime Minister Ishiba: US Steel is "an investment, not just an acquisition"
2025-02-09 12:03:00
Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized on NHK's "Sunday Debate" that the first Japan-U.S. summit meeting he held with President Trump had a positive outcome. Regarding Nippon Steel's plan to acquire U.S. Steel, he said that it is not just an acquisition but an investment, and that a mechanism will be considered for the company to remain an American company.
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Government plans to expand drone provision to Asian countries, deepening cooperation
2025-02-09 09:19:00
The Japanese government plans to expand the provision of drones to Asian countries through the OSA, a framework for providing defense equipment to like-minded countries. As Japanese products are highly trusted and the need for them is growing, the government hopes to further deepen cooperation with other countries through the expansion of the supply.
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Prime Minister Ishiba returns to Japan with the intention of further strengthening ties with President Trump
2025-02-09 05:21:00
Prime Minister Ishiba intends to further strengthen relations with President Trump, taking into account the agreements reached at the first Japan-U.S. summit meeting. Regarding issues such as eliminating the U.S. trade deficit with Japan, which President Trump mentioned, he plans to carefully explain Japan's position and seek understanding.
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