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FUMIO KISHIDA

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 1, 2022
Japan joins West in unleashing 'powerful' economic measures against Russia
Tokyo has formally joined the U.S. and other partners in slapping more sanctions on Russia's embattled leaders and three financial institutions.
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JAPAN
Mar 1, 2022
Japan's defense minister dismisses Abe's nuke-sharing idea
The defense minister dismissed Abe's suggestion that Japan start discussions on the possibility of a nuclear-sharing arrangement with the United States.
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JAPAN
Feb 28, 2022
Japan to freeze Russia's foreign exchange reserves, report says
The Bank of Japan will freeze the yen-denominated assets it holds for Russia to stop them being repatriated or sent on to other financial institutions, the Nikkei reported.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 28, 2022
Kishida calls idea of Japan sharing nukes with U.S. 'unacceptable'
Citing the country's three nonnuclear principles, the prime minister has pushed back against a suggestion by former leader Shinzo Abe that Japan discuss sharing nuclear weapons.
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JAPAN
Feb 28, 2022
Following Ukraine invasion, Japan takes much tougher line on Russia
Sanctions announced by Kishida contrast with Tokyo's approach after Moscow annexed Crimea in 2014, when negotiations over contested islands off Hokkaido were a top priority.
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JAPAN
Feb 28, 2022
Japan considers sanctions on top Belarusian officials over Ukraine crisis
Tokyo, which hopes to reach a decision soon, is eyeing sanctioning high-ranking government officials in Belarus over their roles in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 27, 2022
Japan should consider hosting U.S. nuclear weapons, Abe says
Abe noted that had Ukraine kept some of its nuclear weapons following the breakup of the Soviet Union instead of exchanging them for a security guarantee, it may not have faced an invasion.
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JAPAN
Feb 26, 2022
Japan considering imposing sanctions against Belarus
Japan is weighing the sanctions on the Russian ally in line with the United States, for its support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, two government officials said Saturday.
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BUSINESS
Feb 25, 2022
Cabinet approves bill to beef up Japan's economic security
Improving economic security is one of the primary policy agendas proposed by Kishida amid the pandemic and the growing rivalry between the United States and China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 25, 2022
Japan announces more sanctions on Russia after Ukraine invasion
The new package of sanctions include export controls on high-tech products such as semiconductors and a freeze on assets held by Russian financial institutions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Feb 24, 2022
Kishida at odds with other LDP members over COVID-19 and foreign policy
With media polls showing Kishida's support rate is declining, questions about who is in charge — the prime minister or his party — are growing.
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JAPAN
Feb 24, 2022
Kishida to forgo Hiroshima trip with U.S. envoy amid Ukraine crisis
Kishida said Wednesday that Japan will impose a set of economic sanctions against Russia and two pro-Russian separatist regions in eastern Ukraine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2022
Japan imposes sanctions on Russia and separatist regions of Ukraine after actions by Moscow
The sanctions announced by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida include prohibiting the issuance of Russian bonds in Japan and freezing the assets of certain individuals.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 22, 2022
Lower House approves record ¥107.6 trillion budget for fiscal 2022
Japan's general-account budget will be a record high for the 10th year in a row.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 22, 2022
Japan says it's ready to join U.S.-led sanctions on Russia
Japan's prime minister said Tuesday that Tokyo would coordinate with G7 nations on U.S.-led sanctions. Those could include a ban on chip and other key technology exports.
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COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Feb 22, 2022
What Kishida’s ‘realism diplomacy for a new era’ actually means for Japan
By labeling his foreign policy stance as “realism,” the prime minister is apparently trying to avoid being criticized by conservative members of the party.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 21, 2022
Japan aims to block sex offenders from jobs in schools and child care
Under the system being considered, those who want a job in child care or education would need to submit proof that they are not a convicted sex offender.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 21, 2022
Kishida to join virtual G7 summit on Ukraine crisis
The prime minister has vowed to resolve the crisis in coordination with the G7 and other members of the international community.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 21, 2022
Explaining Japan’s 'astute diplomacy'
Japan's leaders must listen carefully to the voices of the people while skillfully containing the more violent passions (nationalism) of the nation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 20, 2022
Kishida Cabinet supported by 56%; views mixed on COVID-19 response: poll
Some of Kishida's recent COVID-19 responses drew mixed reactions in a Kyodo News survey released Sunday.

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