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North Korean Missile Launches: Pyongyang’s Acts a Blatant Threat to Japan, U.S., South Korea
North Korea may want to show off its ability to attack the U.S. mainland and U.S. military bases in South Korea and Japan at any time. Tokyo, Washingt...
December 19, 2023
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Child Consultation Centers and Police / Prevent Tragedies by Sharing Information on Child Abuse
There is no end to cases in which child consultation centers and police failed to save children’s lives even though they had detected the signs of chi...
December 18, 2023
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Putin Press Conference / Russia Must Not Prevail in Its Aggression Against Ukraine
In a clear violation of international law, Russia, through its ongoing aggression, intends to finally accomplish its goal of making Ukraine a vassal s...
December 18, 2023
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U.S. Monetary Policy / Next focus Will Be on Timing of When Fed Will Start Cutting Interest Rates
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board, which continued to raise interest rates, is expected to change its policy in the near future. Such a move would have a...
December 17, 2023
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Hong Kong Situation / Chinese-Style Governance Cannot Win Trust from Residents
The Chinafication of Hong Kong is accelerating. Democrats have been excluded from the city’s governance system. Some pro-democracy activists have fled...
December 17, 2023
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Ruling Bloc Tax Reform Package: Can Tax Break Proposals Help End Deflation?
Although a number of tax-cut measures to help household finances, including fixed-amount cuts in income tax, have been proposed, public expectations h...
December 16, 2023
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Curtain Falls on COP28 Talks: Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuel Gathers Momentum
While the paths to reducing greenhouse gas emissions vary from country to country, the importance of measures against global warming is set to increas...
December 16, 2023
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Replacement of Cabinet Ministers from Abe Faction : Ensure Utmost Transparency of Political Funds / LDP’s Ability to Self-Regulate Put to the Test
Editorial [posttime] JST, [postdate] It would be nothing short of a public betrayal if individuals within the legislative branch of government cr...
December 15, 2023
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Political Funds Scandal: Personnel Reshuffle Not Sufficient to Dispel Distrust over Allegations
Simply keeping members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s Abe faction at arm’s length will not be enough to dispel public distrust directed at t...
December 14, 2023
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Law to Rescue Unification Church Victims: Thoroughly Monitor the Religious Group’s Assets
It is significant that the ruling and opposition parties have come to a compromise to prioritize relief for victims of the Unification Church, formall...
December 14, 2023
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My Number Card for Health Insurance: Can Complete Transition Really Be Implemented by Next Autumn?
It is difficult to say that the public’s concerns about the My Number personal identification system, which has been plagued by a series of troubles, ...
December 13, 2023
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Remuneration Return Ruling: Top Court Puts Politicians on Notice: Election Cheats Must Return Their Pay
The public is watching closely as Diet and assembly members continue to be paid even after being charged with election violations. A judicial decision...
December 13, 2023
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Joint Headquarters: Create System That Can Respond to Crises Immediately
The Defense Ministry reportedly plans to establish a “joint headquarters” to command the three services of the Ground, Maritime and Air Self-Defense F...
December 12, 2023
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China and EU: Xi Administration Hindering What Beijing Calls ‘Common Development’ with Europe
It is clear that economic relations that benefit China only will not last long. The European Union’s growing disappointment and wariness toward China ...
December 12, 2023
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Tensions on Korean Peninsula: Strengthened Cooperation between Japan, U.S., South Korea Essential
Tensions are rising between South Korea and North Korea. Responsibility lies with Pyongyang for daring to launch a military reconnaissance satellite. ...
December 11, 2023
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