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Okinawa Gubernatorial Election: Focus Shifts Away from ‘Opposition against Bases for The Sake of Opposition’

In the Okinawa gubernatorial election, Genta Koja, a newcomer in the race who was endorsed by the Liberal Democratic Party and other parties, overwhelmingly defeated incumbent Gov. Denny Tamaki, who was backed by entities such as the Japanese Communist Party, and other candidates.

We haven't written up this one. The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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Japan, Taiwan ruling party members discuss econ security amid China clout

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Ruling party lawmakers from Taiwan and Japan responsible for foreign affairs and defense on Monday discussed cooperation over economi

  • Japanese and Taiwanese ruling party members discuss economic security amid China's influence.
  • Concerns raised about cyberattacks and infrastructure disruption.
  • Taiwanese legislators call for enhanced ties with Japan.

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