Prime Minister Fumio Kishida （6do encyclopedia）

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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is a Japanese politician and the current leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in Japan. He was elected as the successor to Yoshihide Suga on September 29, 2021, and officially took office on October 4, 2021.

Early Life and Education

Kishida was born on July 29, 1957, in Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan. His father, Sunao Kishida, was a politician and former member of the House of Representatives, who served as a secretary to former Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda. Kishida was raised in Hiroshima and attended Hiroshima Jogakuin Junior and Senior High School, a private all-girls school.

In 1982, Kishida graduated with a degree in law from Waseda University, where he was a member of the Waseda University Rugby Football Club. After graduation, he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and served in various posts in Japan and abroad, including as a diplomat in the United States and as a counselor at the Japanese embassy in Beijing, China.

Political Career

Kishida entered politics in 1993 when he was elected to the House of Representatives as a member of the LDP. He has served in various posts in the Japanese government, including as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of State for Okinawa and Northern Territories Affairs.

During his time as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2012 to 2017, Kishida played a key role in Japan’s foreign policy, including the U.S.-Japan alliance, relations with China and South Korea, and Japan’s participation in international organizations such as the United Nations.

Kishida also served as the head of the LDP’s Policy Research Council from 2017 to 2021, where he was responsible for developing the party’s policies on a wide range of issues, including economic revitalization, social security reform, and regional revitalization.

Political Views and Policies

Kishida is considered a moderate within the LDP and has been described as a “pragmatic reformist.” He has advocated for policies that promote economic growth and social welfare, while also balancing Japan’s fiscal situation.

In terms of foreign policy, Kishida has emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong U.S.-Japan alliance and has called for greater cooperation with Japan’s neighbors, including China and South Korea. He has also emphasized the importance of Japan’s role in international organizations and has advocated for a more proactive Japanese foreign policy.

Kishida has also been a strong advocate for regional revitalization in Japan and has called for policies that promote the development of rural areas and small businesses.

Controversies

Kishida has been criticized for his comments on historical issues, including Japan’s wartime aggression and the country’s use of “comfort women” during World War II. Kishida has been accused of downplaying Japan’s role in the atrocities committed during the war, and his comments have sparked protests in Japan and abroad.

In 2017, Kishida faced criticism over his handling of a land sale scandal, which involved the sale of land by the government to a school operator with ties to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s wife. Kishida was criticized for not doing enough to investigate the scandal and for failing to hold those responsible accountable.

Personal Life

Kishida is married and has two daughters. He is known for his love of rugby and has been a supporter of the Waseda University Rugby Football Club, where he was a member during his time at the university. He has also been a supporter of the Hiroshima Carp, a professional baseball team based in Hiroshima.

Conclusion

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is a seasoned politician who is respected for his experience and moderate views. As Japan’s leader, he faces numerous challenges, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, economic recovery, and maintaining peaceful relations with Japan’s neighbors. Kishida’s policies and leadership style will be closely watched by both the Japanese public and the international community.

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Japan to hold talks with South Korea and U.S. on May 21 - Sankei

Reuters

23-05-10 10:43

Japan will reportedly hold talks with South Korea and the US in Hiroshima to strengthen security cooperation and relations between the countries. Scheduled for May 21, the meeting will take place on the last day of the Group of Seven summit. The South Korean President and Japanese Prime Minister are expected to visit a memorial monument for Korean atomic bomb victims during the visit to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.

https://www.reuters.com/world/japan-hold-talks-with-south-korea-us-may-21-sankei-2023-05-10/

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Don’t forget the conservative core that churns in Japan

Japan Times

23-05-10 08:36

Efforts to pass legislation that advances LGBTQ rights in Japan has stalled due to in-fighting within the Liberal Democratic Party effectively meaning that Japan is the only G7 country that does not recognise same-sex marriages. Japanese women’s participation in management positions ranks 139th out of 156 countries. Furthermore, gender discrimination is seen as a major hurdle to improving the participation of women in Japan. It is estimated that 60% of people in Japan believe that gender equality is still a distant dream, whilst the number of respondents who felt that men and women were treated equally in society was just 14.7%.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2023/05/10/commentary/world-commentary/conservative-japan/

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Japan and South Korea defense chiefs may hold talks in June, says source

Japan Times

23-05-10 05:28

The defense ministers of Japan and South Korea are set to hold talks on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, a three-day Asia Security Summit that takes place in Singapore from 2 June. This marks the first time the ministers have met in three and a half years. They are likely to discuss the alleged fire-control radar lock-on of a Self-Defense Forces plane by South Korea in 2018. Relations between the two countries had deteriorated to their worst state in decades under the government of former South Korean President Moon Jae-in, following a dispute over compensation for wartime labor, but these have improved since Moon’s successor, Yoon Suk-yeol, took office. Last month, Yoon visited Tokyo, resuming reciprocal visits halted in December 2011. Though Yoon has moved toward a solution to the wartime labor compensation issue, Seoul denies the allegation that a South Korean destroyer directed radar onto the Japanese aircraft in 2018.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/05/10/national/japan-south-korea-defense-talks/

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NATO planning to open office in Tokyo, Japan’s envoy to U.S. says

Japan Times

23-05-10 04:46

Japan is said to be actively considering allowing NATO to open a liaison office in Tokyo. Referring to recent discussions to strengthen Tokyo's partnership with the military alliance, Japanese Ambassador to the US Koji Tomita suggested that he had not heard any final confirmation about the expected event being approved, but added, “we are working in that direction.” It is expected that the office would facilitate regular consultations between NATO and key partners in the Asia Pacific region, including South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. Both Tokyo and NATO have been keen to step up their cooperation, citing a range of global challenges as key reasons.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/05/10/national/politics-diplomacy/japan-nato-office/

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Biden unlikely to deliver special nuclear disarmament message at Hiroshima G7

Japan Times

23-05-10 04:44

US President Joe Biden may not deliver a separate statement on nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation when he travels to Hiroshima next week, says Japan’s ambassador to the US. Instead, Japan’s focus for the G7 summit will be on releasing a joint statement regarding nuclear weapons, given increasing global proliferation at a time when the climate surrounding international efforts for nuclear disarmament remains difficult. Despite President Obama’s speech at the site of the bombing in 2016, the world then underwent significant geo-political change, as despite commitments to nuclear disarmament, Russia, China and North Korea in particular increased their activities in this field.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/05/10/national/biden-nuclear-disarmament-g7-message-unlikely/

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Could US-Japan-South Korea meeting lead to Washington Declaration’s extension?

South China Morning Post

23-05-16 01:30

The upcoming meeting between Japan, South Korea and the United Sates will allow the leaders to demonstrate their shared commitment to global security and greater unity. However, there continues to be a lack of confidence between the parties, particularly with Japan concerned that Yoon’s administration will be replaced by another government hostile to Tokyo. Although relations between South Korea and Japan have improved, historical issues continue to mar their relationship. Analysts suggest that a joint statement produced after the meeting could focus on intelligence-sharing, the protection of advanced technologies and the development of greater missile defense capabilities.

https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3220606/could-us-japan-south-korea-meeting-lead-washington-declarations-extension

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At G7, Kishida eyes ‘realistic’ approach to nukes, with bold steps unlikely

Japan Times

23-05-16 05:57

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to promote a “world without nuclear weapons” during this weekend’s Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima, stating that the world needs to find ways to reinvigorate stalled nuclear arms control. According to experts, concrete deliverables are unlikely, although it is hoped the summit will help to generate “necessary international pressure on countries interested in pursuing a nuclear arms buildup”. Fast growing China and Russia have used nuclear weapons as leverage to hold off American aggression and enhance their own diplomatic posture. Meanwhile North Korea, India, Pakistan and Israel have continued to build up their nuclear arsenals in blatant defiance of existing regulations. Japan itself is within easy missile range of three nuclear-armed states and Kishida has previously stressed both the importance of nuclear deterrence while also calling for disarmament. The G7 comprises two states hosting nuclear weapons (Italy and Germany), two states relying on such weapons in their security policies (Canada and Japan) and three nuclear-armed states (France, Britain and the US).

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/05/16/national/kishida-japan-g7-nuclear-weapons-nonproliferation/

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At Hiroshima G7, bomb survivors grapple with a disarmament dream deferred

Reuters

23-05-16 23:40

A Group of Seven summit is expected to face significant tensions on the issue of nuclear disarmament. Many atomic bomb survivors in Hiroshima fear that the summit may be the last time that world leaders will call for disarmament. For those in the West, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has reminded them of the important role played by nuclear deterrence. The summit is also expected to discuss ways of curbing nuclear programmes in Iran and North Korea. Barack Obama, the last US President to visit Hiroshima, chose the city as an opportunity to express his hope for a world without nuclear weapons.

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/hiroshima-g7-bomb-survivors-grapple-with-disarmament-dream-deferred-2023-05-16/

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Japan PM Kishida to meet executives from top chip firms -sources

Reuters

23-05-17 02:18

Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, is meeting with executives from global tech firms including TSMC, Samsung, Intel, Micron, Applied Materials, IBM and IMEC to encourage them to boost investment in Japan's chip sector. The country is keen to reinvigorate the sector, which has seen Japan's global market share reduced to around 10% from around 50% in the late 1980s. TSMC is currently building a major factory in western Japan, while Samsung is said to be considering a chip packaging test in the country.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/japan-pm-kishida-meet-executives-top-chip-firms-sources-2023-05-17/

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Kishida, Biden and Yoon to showcase unity on North Korea — and China — at G7

Japan Times

23-05-17 08:05

Leaders from Japan, South Korea and the US will discuss strengthening ties as a response to North Korea and Chinese assertiveness during a meeting today on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima. Top of their agenda will be North Korea's growing nuclear and missile threat, with tensions increasing after a string of missile tests, including five ballistic missile launches last month. The three countries have doubled down on deterrence measures, such as the linking of radars for tracking North Korean missiles, and will discuss details of the real-time intelligence-sharing plans during their meeting in Hiroshima. They will also discuss economic security, strengthening supply-chains and "friendshoring" while looking to reduce dependence on China for critical materials. Earlier this month, officials from Tokyo and Seoul held their first consultation on economic security.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/05/17/national/politics-diplomacy/biden-kishida-yoon-trilateral-preview/

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Japan arranging subsidies for Samsung chip facility -source

Reuters

23-05-17 06:59

Japan may offer around ¥15bn ($110m) in subsidies to Samsung for a chip facility it is considering assembling just outside of Tokyo. The South Korean company has yet to make any firm plans to finance the facility, but these subsidies may appear as Japan and South Korea look to reduce tensions while the US is trying to push the allies against China's growing technological power.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/japan-arranging-subsidies-samsung-chip-facility-source-2023-05-17/

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Delivering on nuclear disarmament in Hiroshima

Japan Times

23-05-17 09:32

The G7 leaders who will meet at Hiroshima in May should commit to disarmament measures that go beyond the usual non-proliferation measures, as the nuclear threat is now higher than at any time since the end of the Cold War, warns Daniel Hogsta of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent nuclear posturing heightens the desire for international peace, given their devastating impact, but “for the international community to achieve progress in banning and eliminating nuclear weapons, it must recognize one inescapable fact: nuclear weapons are a humanitarian catastrophe;” their use would have a massive environmental impact, and any nuclear conflict would trigger widespread famine, causing death and injury to hundreds of thousands of civilians. Existing policies and methods are insufficient and the G7 must push for and take practical steps towards disarmament, recognising the already available multilateral disarmament framework, The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Finally, leaders should so for real disarmament action, “based on a shared recognition of the fact that nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought”.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2023/05/17/commentary/world-commentary/g7-nuclear-weapons/

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Investing in a rules-based order will dominate the G7

Japan Times

23-05-17 09:31

The Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima is being held against the backdrop of four major challenges to the rules-based order: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; China’s global ambitions; North Korea’s nuclear brinkmanship; and the divide with the Global South. The G7 must deal with these issues in a manner that shapes the future of the rules-based order that has kept the post-World War II period peaceful. The first priority for the summit is to preserve the rules-based international order that ensures agreed-upon norms and principles for state behaviour. Secondly, denuclearisation must be prioritised, with North Korea’s missile testing and China’s aim to expand its nuclear stockpile an alarming issue. Thirdly, Beijing’s global role in trade is of concern, particularly with its current non-condemnation of Russia’s involvement in Ukraine. Fourthly, attempts need to be made to foster a shared sense of the importance of a rules-based order with the Global South, particularly through the provision of financial support. Strong South Korean support for Japanese priorities against North Korea should be an important goal.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2023/05/17/commentary/japan-commentary/g7-summit/

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At Hiroshima summit, Japan to push against nukes — but world disagrees

Washington Post

23-05-17 16:01

World leaders are gathering in Hiroshima for the Group of Seven nations summit, which Japan is hosting with the goal of advancing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s dream of “a world without nuclear weapons”. The G7 comes at a time when the world’s largest nuclear powers are increasingly clashing over issues such as the war in Ukraine, the threat of proliferation, and climate change. The memorial forms a stark reminder of the growing threat under President Biden’s watch, and is putting pressure on him to stand up to nuclear-armed adversaries and advance the cause of disarmament.

A debate still rages among historians about whether dropping the bombs was a necessary act by the United States to end the war and prevent more deaths, or an unjustified atrocity calling for apology and regret. In Hiroshima, however, many are simply focused on the need to prevent a recurrence. Joe Biden’s visit to Hiroshima will include meeting survivors of the atomic bomb and visiting the memorial that commemorates an estimated 140,000 people who died during the bombing and its aftermath.

Hosting the G-7 takes on increased significance for Japan as it has been buffeted by many of the proliferating nuclear developments and is the only country ever targeted by a nuclear weapon. Japanese officials hope the moment will resonate especially with Biden, who, to a degree unusual for politicians, is given to public expressions of empathy in the face of loss. Hidehiko Yuzaki, the governor of Hiroshima, said in an interview that visiting the city is important because nuclear deterrence is very theoretical and is often seen as something that just exists in people’s heads.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/17/biden-hiroshima-g7-nuclear-threat/

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UK's Sunak set to sign accord on defence cooperation with Japan

Reuters

23-05-17 21:52

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will sign the "Hiroshima Accord" with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to increase defence cooperation between the two nations to maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific, ahead of a G7 meeting.

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-sunak-set-sign-accord-defence-cooperation-with-japan-2023-05-17/

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G-7 latest: U.K.'s Sunak boards Japan's Izumo carrier

Nikkei Asia

23-05-18 07:56

Group of Seven (G7) leaders, including those from the EU, are meeting for two days in Hiroshima, Japan and will be joined by representatives from India, Indonesia, Australia, South Korea and Vietnam. Possible topics of discussion are Ukraine and China's growing power and its threat to Taiwan, all of which could impact on global economic and energy security and supply chains. India is currently chairing the G20 with the G7 summit likely to ensure that developmental issues concerning the Group of 77 developing countries are given more prominence.

https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/G-7-in-Japan/G-7-latest-U.K.-s-Sunak-boards-Japan-s-Izumo-carrier

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G-7 Latest: Leaders Arrive With China, Russia at Top of Agenda

Bloomberg

23-05-18 07:45

Leaders from the Group of Seven countries arrived in Hiroshima this week for their annual summit, accompanied by representatives from India, Indonesia, South Korea, Vietnam, Brazil, Australia, Comoros and Cook Islands. Despite China and Russia not receiving an invitation, concerns about the two nations are still high on the agenda. Talks centred on what the G7 views as economic coercion by China, with a conclusion that developing nations in the Global South need to be engaged with.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-18/g-7-latest-leaders-arrive-with-china-russia-at-top-of-agenda?srnd=next-china

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Japan ruling bloc submits bill on fostering LGBT understanding

Japan Times

23-05-18 07:41

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) submitted a bill to parliament aimed at promoting understanding of the LGBT community, a day before hosting the G7 summit in Hiroshima. Currently, Japan is the only G7 country without legislation prohibiting discrimination against sexual minorities or legalising same-sex marriage or civil unions. While the LDP wants support for the bill from other parties, the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan claims it has been "changed for the worse". The bill’s expression has been softened due to opposition from conservative LDP members and now states “there should not be unfair discrimination” instead of “discrimination is unacceptable”.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/05/18/national/japan-ldp-lgbt-bill-g7/

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Police on high alert ahead of G7 summit in Hiroshima

Japan Times

23-05-18 07:07

Police have stepped up security ahead of the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, mobilising up to 24,000 police officers and using drones attached to balloons to monitor the area. The summit takes place in the aftermath of an attack last month on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida which was carried out while he was campaigning. The attack has raised concerns about security for the summit, particularly for visiting leaders. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, where leaders are expected to make visits, will remain closed throughout the conference, along with Miyajima Island.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/05/18/national/police-high-alert-g7-summit-hiroshima/