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Inflexible ‘zero-COVID’ policy illustrates a danger of authoritarianism
China may be caught in a dilemma in which, to protect its leader’s prestige, the country cannot revise a policy even if it wants to. Its rigid infecti...
June 8, 2022
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Future of nation’s fiscal management is unclear
How will the government rebuild the nation’s finances, which have deteriorated due to massive spending for coronavirus control measures as well as the...
June 8, 2022
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Abuses by public servants are inexcusable
It is outrageous that a tax official would fill his own pockets by abusing a support program designed to help small and midsize businesses that have f...
June 7, 2022
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Can interception systems alone deal with Pyongyang’s missile capabilities?
North Korea’s missile attack capability may have reached a point where it is difficult for Japan, the United States and South Korea to respond with th...
June 7, 2022
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Govt should make most use of experience with coronavirus pandemic
During the coronavirus pandemic, there have been many cases in which excessive government regulations hampered the availability of testing and treatm...
June 6, 2022
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Create society that supports safe movement of people
It is hoped that a newly introduced system will help prevent traffic accidents caused by elderly drivers and promote the creation of a safe and mobil...
June 6, 2022
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Outrageous acts undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty
Russia is trying to impose its own systems on the people of the regions it has taken over in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s outrageous ac...
June 5, 2022
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Determine cause of tragedy to clarify responsibility
The sightseeing boat that sank in an incident off the Shiretoko Peninsula of Hokkaido has been salvaged from the seabed. The cause of the incident mus...
June 5, 2022
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Communications ministry distorted broadcasting regulatory administration
A third-party panel of the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry that examined the issue of the violation of foreign capital regulations by bro...
June 5, 2022
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Direction of Kishida’s signature policy has become even more unclear
Although the first draft action plan for the “new form of capitalism” proclaimed by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been presented, the direction of ...
June 4, 2022
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Curb soaring crude oil prices through further production increase
Soaring crude oil prices have become a major risk factor for the global economy. Oil-producing countries need to cooperate in stabilizing prices and c...
June 4, 2022
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Island nations should not be turned into military strongholds
China is attempting to expand its military influence by intensifying its diplomatic offensive toward South Pacific island countries. The United States...
June 3, 2022
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Make steady progress in securing electricity sources
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put Japan’s energy strategy to the test. To secure stable electricity sources, the government should steadily promote...
June 3, 2022
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Information gathering, border control measures must not be neglected
Reports of infectious diseases other than COVID-19 have been emerging in various countries amid the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Althou...
June 2, 2022
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Improving the lives of workers is primary responsibility of labor unions
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, labor unions play a major role in improving the terms and conditions of workers. As a national center of trade ...
June 2, 2022
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