Political News(2025/05/11)
LDP lawmaker Nishida says, "We must respond in a way that reflects the feelings of Okinawans" Okinawa Prefectural Federation
2025-05-11 21:25:00
Regarding remarks made by LDP Senator Nishida Masashi regarding the explanation of the Himeyuri Monument, which commemorates the souls of female students who died in the Battle of Okinawa, a senior official from the LDP's Okinawa Prefectural Federation criticized the party headquarters, saying, "The people of the prefecture are experiencing days of great pain," and called for a response that is more sympathetic to the feelings of Okinawans.
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Prime Minister Ishiba meets with Chilean President to confirm importance of free trade amid US tariffs
2025-05-11 19:53:00
Prime Minister Shinzo Ishiba met with Chilean President Boric, who is visiting Japan. The two leaders exchanged views on the impact of the tariff measures taken by the Trump administration on the global economy and confirmed the importance of free trade.
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LDP Secretary-General Moriyama: "If the consumption tax rate is to be reduced, alternative sources of revenue must be made clear"
2025-05-11 19:50:00
The LDP's Secretary-General, Moriyama, reiterated his cautious stance on lowering the consumption tax rate, stating that if the tax rate is lowered, it will be necessary to clearly indicate alternative sources of revenue for social security. He also revealed that in order to deal with rising prices, the government will consider compiling a supplementary budget while assessing the execution status of the current fiscal year's budget.
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CDP leader Noda: "Reduction of the consumption tax rate could become a point of contention in the House of Councillors election"
2025-05-11 18:24:00
Regarding the handling of the consumption tax, Constitutional Democratic Party leader Noda expressed the view that if the LDP does not decide to lower the tax rate, the question of whether or not to do so could become a point of contention in the House of Councillors election this summer.
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Prime Minister Ishiba: "Strongly urges the elimination of tariffs, including on automobiles, in Japan-US negotiations"
2025-05-11 18:20:00
Regarding the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration in the United States, Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized his intention to continue to strongly urge the elimination of a series of measures, including those on automobiles, in Japan-U.S. negotiations.
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Prime Minister Ishiba: "Strongly urges the elimination of tariffs, including on automobiles, in Japan-US negotiations"
2025-05-11 16:02:00
Regarding the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration, Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized his intention to continue to strongly urge the abolition of the series of measures, including those on automobiles, in Japan-U.S. negotiations.
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Prime Minister Ishiba: "Strongly urges the abolition of tariffs, including on automobiles, in Japan-US negotiations"
2025-05-11 11:41:00
Regarding the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration, Prime Minister Ishiba emphasized his intention to continue to strongly urge the abolition of the series of measures, including those on automobiles, in Japan-U.S. negotiations.
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Prime Minister Ishiba: "Fuji Television and its parent company must steadily implement measures to prevent recurrence"
2025-05-11 11:14:00
Regarding the measures that Fuji Television and its parent company have reported to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to prevent the recurrence of the series of problems, Prime Minister Ishiba expressed his recognition that it is important to steadily implement these measures.
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