#Shigeru #Ishiba, 67, will become the next prime minister of Japan.

Mr. Ishiba, a former defense minister who has long been popular with rank-and-file members of the Liberal Democratic Party but less favored by parliamentary lawmakers,
had run for the party leadership four times before finally attaining victory.

Mr. Ishiba, who is known for his plainspoken opinions and keen interest in military equipment, defeated Ms. Sanae Takaichi 215 to 194 in voting at the party’s headquarters in Tokyo.
He will take over as prime minister next Tuesday, replacing #Fumio #Kishida.

Mr. Kishida, who presided over an expansion of Japan’s defense budget and a rapprochement with South Korea during his three years as prime minister, announced in August that he would resign after months of low approval ratings related to public dissatisfaction with inflation and his handling of a series of political finance scandals.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/world/asia/japan-new-prime-minister-shigeru-ishiba.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Ishiba soll neuer Premierminister in Japan werden

Nach Korruptionsskandalen tritt der amtierende japanische Premierminister Kishida nicht mehr zur Wiederwahl an. Seine Partei bestimmte nun Ex-Verteidigungsminister Ishiba zum Nachfolger. Er soll nächste Woche zum Regierungschef gewählt werden.

https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/ishiba-japan-100.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de

Ukraine Daily Summary - Sunday, September 22 2024

Russia preparing strikes against Ukrainian nuclear facilities ahead of winter -- Iran unveils new ballistic missile, upgraded Shahed drone -- Putin must not win in Ukraine, Russian dissident Kara-Murza says -- Russian strike on apartment building in Kharkiv injures 21, including children -- and more

https://writeworks.uk/~/UkraineDaily/Ukraine%20Daily%20Summary%20-%20Sunday,%20September%2022%202024/

#Kishida has been under pressure to resign for months stemming from different party scandals.

Japanese PM resigns amid scandals and widespread unpopularity - World Socialist Web Site

https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/08/21/aapq-a21.html

Umfragetief und Korruptionsskandal: Japans Premier Kishida kündigt Rückzug an

Japans Premier Kishida hat überraschend seinen Rückzug an der Spitze der Regierungspartei LDP angekündigt. Damit ebnet er den Weg für einen neuen Regierungschef - und zieht Konsequenzen aus einem Korruptionsskandal seiner Partei.

https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/japan-kishida-rueckzug-100.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de

Fumio #Kishida anuncia que no se presentará a la reelección como líder del PLD (y, en consecuencia, primer ministro de #Japón) en las primarias de septiembre. Asume así la responsabilidad sobre un escándalo de financiación ilegal del partido y otros problemas.

La situación es extraña: el Gobierno del PLD es abrumadoramente impopular (el rechazo supera el 60%), pero el que la oposición tenga fuerza para montar una alternativa está todavía por ver

#política #noticias
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/08/f990eece59b6-urgent-japan-pm-kishida-not-to-run-in-ldp-presidential-election-source.html

«Non possiamo esportare armi letali dal #Giappone. La nostra Costituzione e le nostre leggi lo vietano, ma cerchiamo comunque di fornire il massimo sostegno in questo quadro all'#Ucraina. Per quanto riguarda i sistemi #Patriot, è un tipo di equipaggiamento che possiamo esportare nei paesi che hanno una licenza. Questo è possibile nel quadro della nostra Costituzione e legislazione e ora lo stiamo verificando». Lo ha detto il primo ministro giapponese Fumio #Kishida.
La Stampa

#Giappone
Lo #yen sta crollando. Anche il bilancio della Difesa giapponese

Il nuovo bilancio ha rotto i precedenti di lunga data in materia di contenimento delle spese e di dipendenza dalle forze statunitensi. #Kishida ha salutato l’aumento delle #spesamilitari come un “punto di svolta” nella storia del Giappone.
Ora, con l’indebolimento dello yen rispetto al dollaro, il costo delle attrezzature, tra cui elicotteri, sottomarini e carri armati, è salito alle stelle.

https://www.economymagazine.it/yen-sta-crollando-bilancio-della-difesa-giapponese/

#POTUS Joe #Biden has called #Japan and #India "xenophobic", grouping them together with #russia and #China as countries that "don't want immigrants"

His criticism of #Japan comes just weeks after he called the US-Japan alliance "unbreakable" during a state visit from Prime Minister #Kishida

India is also a key #US partner, despite #US concerns about human rights and religious freedoms there

The #WhiteHouse says that Mr Biden meant no offence to either country

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68947042 #News

Kishida quoting Star Trek manages to make him more likeable to me.

Maybe he is really on the left side of Japan politics, but still bounded by his party lines.

In recent years, #Japan has experienced a “sea change” in its perceptions of its security environment, as well as its role in it, said John Hemmings, senior associate director at the Pacific Forum research institute in Honolulu.

#US, #Japan upgrade #SecurityTies to counter #China at #Biden-#Kishida summit
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/us-japan-announce-historic-upgrade-security-ties-china-threat-looms-rcna147133

Despite attempts, #environmental groups didn't get much traction on their message about #Japan's #fossilfuel support during #Kishida's #DC #US trip. Most media coverage is about#geopolitics, #security, and #china

Of course, #energy is a geopolitical issue, but environmental groups weren't willing to criticize China (something I've called them out on numerous times) and that limited their message - and impact.

Un japonez va fi primul astronaut neamerican care pune piciorul pe #Lună, anunță #Biden în cursul unei vizite de stat a lui #Kishida.
#Japonia va furniza #SUA un rover lunar, anunță #PrimMinistrulJaponiei.

https://wp.me/p9KpFA-3xcR

Joe #Biden l-a primit pe #PrimMinistrulJaponiei Fumio #Kishida la #CasaAlbă: „#Marchează prietenia înfloritoare dintre #SUA și #Japonia”.

https://wp.me/p9KpFA-3x6R

The inaugural summit would be held on April 11 in #Washington, with the three leaders focusing on bolstering trilateral cooperation on inclusive #EconomicGrowth, #EmergingTechnologies, #CleanEnergy supply chains and climate cooperation.

#SecurityIssues in the #IndoPacific were also expected to top the agenda. #SouthChinaSea #Philippines #Japan #US

#Biden, #Kishida, #Marcos to hold first trilateral summit in April
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/19/japan/politics/us-philippines-japan-trilateral-leaders-summit/

ANALYSIS: The “Yes Japan” phenomenon faces a reality check in #SouthKorea

"[The #Yoon administration may] see a potential summit with #Kishida as a political liability rather than an opportunity to showcase its diplomatic prowess," writes Benjamin A. Engel.

https://koreapro.org/2024/02/the-yes-japan-phenomenon-faces-a-reality-check-in-south-korea/

Japans Premier wirbt um Verständnis für Kühlwasser-Entsorgung von Fukushima

Wegen Platzmangels will Japan das Kühlwasser der Atomanlage Fukushima stark verdünnt im Meer entsorgen. Premier Kishida besichtigte nun die Ruine. Morgen will er die Fischerverbände treffen, die gegen das Vorhaben protestieren.

https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/japan-fukushima-kishida-100.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de

Biden, Japanese leader Kishida and South Korean leader Yoon pledge unity at Camp David summit https://politicaliq.com/2023/08/18/biden-japanese-and-south-korean-leaders-pledge-unity-at-camp-david-summit/ #Biden #Kishida #Yoon #CampDavid #Summit #China #NorthKorea #ASEAN #Pacific #Hawaii #MauiFires #Climate #politicaliq #news #politics

New #Fukushima #nuclear #wastewater leak heightens international concerns

August 18, 2023

"The latest reported leak of nuclear-contaminated water from the #FukushimaDaiichi nuclear power plant has again heightened international concerns over the competence of Tokyo Electric Power Company (#TEPCO) and the lack of effective regulation from the Japanese government, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

"Spokesperson Wang Wenbin made the remarks at a press briefing when asked to comment on media reports that TEPCO recently confirmed a leak of nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant as a result of a crack in the hose used to transport the wastewater.

"The legitimacy and safety of #Japan's ocean discharge plan have long been questioned by the international community, and people in Fukushima have pointed out many times that since the nuclear plant accident, TEPCO's handling of the aftermath has been highly problematic, Wang said.

"People are questioning TEPCO's ability to properly handle the nuclear-contaminated water, Wang added.

"'Can TEPCO handle the wastewater in a safe and responsible way throughout the process? Can it manage the 30-year-long discharge without mistakes and errors? Can it ensure the long-term effectiveness and reliability of the treatment facility? Can it conduct wastewater sampling and monitoring activities in strict compliance with the rules? The international community is very doubtful about that,' Wang said.

"Wang reiterated that the Japanese side should take seriously the legitimate concerns of the international community and the people in Japan, stop pushing through the ocean discharge plan, have full and sincere communication with neighboring countries, dispose of the nuclear-contaminated water in a truly responsible way, and accept rigorous international oversight."

http://en.ce.cn/main/latest/202308/18/t20230818_38678174.shtml