Political News(2025/02/22)
Mr. Tamaki of the People's Party will visit Taiwan from the 23rd to meet with President Lai Ching-te
2025-02-22 22:58:00
The Democratic Party for the People leader, Yutaka Tamaki, who is currently suspended from his posts, will visit Taiwan from the 23rd. He will meet with President Lai Ching-te and exchange views on the situation in Taiwan.
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Political video clips have been viewed over 3.5 billion times. Who is doing this and why?
2025-02-22 20:30:00
"Cut-out videos" are clips of statements made by politicians, with text and other elements added to edit them. In recent years, they have become a hot topic during elections, and are said to be gaining in influence. Channels that primarily distribute these videos have seen a rapid increase in the past few years. According to an NHK investigation, the total number of views was 3.5 billion. We interviewed the people behind these videos to find out who is doing it and for what purpose.
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LDP, Komeito and Nippon Ishin Party finalize negotiations on draft agreement to revise budget for new fiscal year
2025-02-22 20:13:00
Regarding the revision of the new fiscal year budget, the policy chiefs of the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Party put together a draft agreement document on the 21st, including specific measures for free education. Meanwhile, regarding the review of the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier," Komeito has presented a new proposal, and the Democratic Party for the People plans to consider whether it is acceptable at the beginning of next week, as the policy discussions between the ruling and opposition parties are reaching a climax.
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"Takeshima Day" Ceremony Special resolution adopted, including filing suit with the International Court of Justice
2025-02-22 19:12:00
February 22nd is "Takeshima Day," as designated by Shimane Prefecture ordinance. The prefecture held a ceremony in Matsue City and adopted a special resolution calling for new developments, including the filing of a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice.
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LDP, Komeito and Nippon Ishin Party finalize negotiations on draft agreement to revise budget for new fiscal year
2025-02-22 19:10:00
Regarding the revision of the new fiscal year budget, the policy chiefs of the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Party put together a draft agreement document on the 21st, including specific measures for free education. Meanwhile, regarding the review of the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier," Komeito has presented a new proposal, and the Democratic Party for the People plans to consider whether it is acceptable at the beginning of next week, as the policy discussions between the ruling and opposition parties are reaching a climax.
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"Takeshima Day" Ceremony Special resolution adopted, including filing suit with the International Court of Justice
2025-02-22 16:53:00
February 22nd is "Takeshima Day," as designated by Shimane Prefecture ordinance. The prefecture held a ceremony in Matsue City and adopted a special resolution calling for new developments, including the filing of a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice.
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LDP to draft new campaign policy for this year: "Reiwa-era Political Reform Outline" to be formulated
2025-02-22 11:52:00
The Liberal Democratic Party has put together a draft of its campaign guidelines for this year and, in response to the issues surrounding faction political fundraising parties, will formulate a new "Reiwa-era Political Reform Outline" in order to restore trust.
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LDP, Komeito and Nippon Ishin Party finalize negotiations on draft agreement to revise budget for new fiscal year
2025-02-22 10:27:00
Regarding the revision of the new fiscal year budget, the policy chiefs of the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Party put together a draft agreement document on the 21st, including specific measures for free education. Meanwhile, regarding the review of the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier," Komeito has presented a new proposal, and the Democratic Party for the People plans to consider whether it is acceptable at the beginning of next week, as the policy discussions between the ruling and opposition parties are reaching a climax.
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Foreign Minister Iwasaki Meets with Foreign Ministers of Global South Countries to Confirm Cooperation
2025-02-22 05:53:00
During his visit to South Africa, Foreign Minister Iwao held a series of meetings with foreign ministers from countries in the Global South, and confirmed his intention to strengthen relations and work together to address various challenges facing the international community.
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LDP, Komeito and Nippon Ishin Party finalize negotiations on draft agreement to revise budget for new fiscal year
2025-02-22 05:18:00
Regarding the revision of the new fiscal year budget, the policy chiefs of the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Party put together a draft agreement document on the 21st, including specific measures for free education. Meanwhile, regarding the review of the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier," Komeito has presented a new proposal, and the Democratic Party for the People plans to consider whether it is acceptable at the beginning of next week, as the policy discussions between the ruling and opposition parties are reaching a climax.
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At the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Minister Iwatake said, "We must unite to tackle challenges such as natural disasters and climate change."
2025-02-22 03:17:00
At the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in South Africa, Foreign Minister Iwaki called for the G20 to unite in tackling challenges such as natural disasters and climate change, and emphasized the importance of free trade, bearing in mind the measures proposed by U.S. President Trump to impose high tariffs.
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