Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday selected a critic of China’s ruling communist party to be his human rights advisor—a post he promised to create in an election pledge to lead a government that would be vocal about the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) human rights violations. Local media reported on Monday that former defense minister…
CCP-Critic Named Japan’s Human Rights Advisor, Fulfilling Election Promise
November 11, 2021
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Japan PM Says He May Act as Foreign Minister Until New Cabinet Is Formed
TOKYO—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday he may take on the role of foreign minister until a new cabinet is formed this month, as the incumbent foreign minister took over a key ruling party post. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) officially confirmed on Thursday Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi as the party’s secretary-general,…
Japan’s Election: No Drastic Changes
Commentary Japan held its election for the Diet Lower House (think: U.S. House of Representatives) on Oct. 31. Japanese elections rarely result in drastic change—and this one didn’t, either. What happened? The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lost some seats, but retained a majority—even without Komeito, its coalition partner’s seats added in. Since its founding…
Japan PM Kishida’s Coalition Keeps Majority With Fewer Seats
TOKYO—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing coalition kept a majority in a parliamentary election Sunday but was expected to lose some seats in a setback for his weeks-old government grappling with a coronavirus-battered economy and regional security challenges, according to preliminary results. Kishida’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its junior coalition partner Komeito together have…
Japan Panel to Propose Stimulus Package Blueprint in Early November
October 26, 2021
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TOKYO—A panel led by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will compile a proposal in early November for a stimulus package aimed at cushioning the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the economy minister said on Tuesday. The proposal will also include a roadmap of long-term policy priorities such as building more robust supply chains, promoting…
Japan’s New PM to Continue Quad Support, but Country Needs Stronger Military to Counter China: Experts
October 23, 2021
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Experts believe that Japan’s new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, will continue to increase Japan’s commitment to the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), but that greater efforts to strengthen Japan’s military will be necessary to secure the region from aggression by the Chinese regime. A key area of concern is the ability of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF)…
Japan PM Says Fukushima Wastewater Release Can’t Be Delayed
TOKYO—Japan’s new prime minister on Sunday said the planned mass disposal of wastewater stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant cannot be delayed, despite concerns from local residents. Speaking at his first visit to the facility since taking office, Fumio Kishida said his government would work to reassure residents nearby the plant about the technical…
Japan’s New Prime Minister Sends Offering to Yasukuni Shrine, Irking South Korea
TOKYO—Japan’s new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sent a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine for war dead for the autumn festival, Kyodo news agency reported on Sunday, prompting the South Korean government to express “disappointment.” Kishida was following the example of previous Japanese leaders, who have refrained from visiting in person during the spring…
What to Expect in China-Japan Ties With Kishida in Power
October 11, 2021
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Commentary Fumio Kishida was recently elected as the 100th prime minister of Japan after winning the Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) leadership election and succeeding Yoshihide Suga. With the change in Tokyo’s leadership in short succession from Abe to Suga and now Kishida, Japan’s neighbors—especially China—are assessing the situation. Beijing is concerned that Kishida is a…
Japan PM Kishida Says Has No Plan to Alter Capital-Gains, Dividend Taxes
TOKYO—Japan’s new Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, said on Sunday he won’t seek to change the country’s taxes on capital gains and dividends for now as he intends to pursue other steps for better wealth distribution, such as raising wages of medical workers. Kishida, who has vowed to rectify wealth disparities, had previously said reviewing those…
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