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LDP Fared Well But Laxity in Party Caused Failures in Candidate Coordination
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U.S. and Allies Must Expand Cooperation with the Philippines
As China attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion in the South China Sea, the Philippines — located on the front line — is becoming incr...
April 10, 2023
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Calmly Debate Legislation Taking Security Into Account
China is rapidly building up its military, and the dominance of the U.S. armed forces in the Western Pacific is being shaken. North Korea’s nuclear we...
April 9, 2023
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Central Bank Must Explore Concrete Measures to Modify Monetary Easing Policy
How will the Bank of Japan mitigate the side effects of massive monetary easing while continuing the policy? The BOJ faces difficult challenges upon t...
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Prevent Disruptions by Strengthening Telecom Regulations in Ordinary Times
There have been many telecommunications failures that caused difficulties in using mobile phones and the internet. The Internal Affairs and Communicat...
April 8, 2023
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Determine Cause of Accident as Soon as Possible
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Resolve Ambiguity in Initiative and Expand Cooperation
Initiating support in the defense field for peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region is an understandable aim. But there is ambiguity left in th...
April 7, 2023
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Taiwan Needs to Strengthen Unity with Democracies
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April 7, 2023
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Russia’s Foolish Action Has Brought on This Predicament
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April 6, 2023
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Improve Cargo Transport Efficiency ahead of 2024 Trucker Work Reform
There is a serious shortage of drivers who are responsible for long-distance transportation. Improving operational efficiency is essential to maintain...
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1st Step for Japan in Joining Global Competition
The development of quantum computers that far exceed the capabilities of supercomputers has taken off around the world. It is important for Japan to a...
April 5, 2023
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Protect Nation’s Interests through Enhanced Warning, Surveillance Capabilities
China, which has been proclaiming itself a sea power, is threatening maritime areas where Japan’s sovereignty and rights reach. The Japanese governmen...
April 5, 2023
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Dialogue with Chinese Officials Casts Doubt on Beijing’s Sincerity
It was extremely disappointing that it didn’t matter that the foreign ministers of Japan and China met for nearly four hours, because the Chinese side...
April 4, 2023
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Industry Needs Urgent Support to Protect Raw Milk Production
Japanese dairy farmers are suffering amid surging feed prices and sluggish demand. The government must implement effective measures. Grain supply has...
April 4, 2023
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New Membership Key to Expanding High-Level Free Trade
Britain is to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). With supply chains becoming increasingly fragmented, it is hoped that Japan and Britain will w...
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