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China’s pursuit of more power goes to unreasonable lengths / Respect for universal values is essential
A hard-line stance on foreign affairs will cause unnecessary friction with other countries, which in turn will damage national interests. China, which...
July 2, 2021
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Abuse of ministry subsidy program reveals shocking lack of ethics
While many businesses were struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19 relief money was allegedly stolen by bureaucrats of the ministry that is...
July 1, 2021
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Japan should prepare to quickly get promising drugs to treat COVID-19
To conquer the novel coronavirus, efforts must be made to develop therapeutic drugs in addition to speeding up vaccinations....
July 1, 2021
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Urgent need to establish intl rules for peaceful use of Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean should not be used as a venue for conflicts among major powers, as there are growing hopes for the development of natural resources t...
June 30, 2021
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Companies should use internet to deepen dialogue with shareholders
The number of companies that hold their general shareholders meetings online has rapidly been increasing as a measure against the novel coronavirus. E...
June 30, 2021
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Society must fulfill responsibility to guard children from internet dangers
Society has a responsibility to protect children from troubles associated with the use of the internet and social media. It is important for internet ...
June 29, 2021
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Current measures against infection are insufficient for safe Games
If the measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus are flawed, it will be absolutely impossible to hold the Olympics safely. Before the en...
June 29, 2021
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U.S.-EU cooperation essential to stop China in race for advanced technology
The United States and the European Union have embarked on high-level talks on the issue of advanced technology. It is vital to promote effective coope...
June 28, 2021
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Support parents of children who need medical care from giving up jobs
Children who require medical assistance in their daily life are increasing. It is important to create an environment where they can grow up as smoothl...
June 28, 2021
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Repair flaws to strictly monitor foreign investment in broadcasting
Broadcasting is important infrastructure that uses radio waves, a common property of the people. An effective mechanism should be established to preve...
June 27, 2021
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Review lower house constituencies based on changes in population
It is important to correct vote-value disparities by reallocating seats to reflect changes in the population. An appropriate review must be carried ou...
June 27, 2021
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Issues other than Games, COVID-19 must be debated in Tokyo campaigns
The Tokyo Olympics, which are scheduled to open next month, and novel coronavirus measures are the biggest issues in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly e...
June 26, 2021
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Toshiba shareholders demonstrate distrust in its corporate governance
Many shareholders have expressed their distrust of Toshiba Corp.’s management oversight system. Toshiba should take the failure of its corporate gover...
June 26, 2021
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Suppression of free speech in Hong Kong bodes ill for Beijing’s credibility
In Hong Kong, freedom of the press is based on the principle of “one country, two systems,” which guarantees a high degree of autonomy. To forcibly de...
June 25, 2021
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Make use of safe reactors, even ones over 40 years old, for stable electricity supply
A 10th nuclear reactor has been restarted since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. It is vital to make active use of available nuclear power plants...
June 25, 2021
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