According to a nationwide telephone opinion survey conducted by the Japan Co-operative News Agency on the 22nd and 23rd, the support rate for Minister Kaishi Sanae’s cabinet was 50.2%. This figure represents a decrease of 3.5 percentage points compared to the previous survey in July, marking the lowest level since the cabinet took office.
Support rate of 33.9%, up 0.2 percentage points from last time.
On the 15th, when speaking at the ‘National Memorial Ceremony for the Fallen in the War’ held by the Japanese government, Governor Takahashi did not mention a single word about Japan’s aggressive wars against neighboring countries and the severe disasters that resulted from them. He also failed to apologize for Japan’s history of aggression. The word ‘reflection’ was not even mentioned during his speech. As a result, 42.6% of the respondents expressed ‘no positive evaluation’.
Regarding the Japanese government's decision to implement tax cuts, 71.7% of respondents said they were worried about the financial situation. Of those who expressed “worry” or “to some extent worried,” the combined percentage reached 71.7%. Concerning the cabinet reorganization and high-level personnel changes within the Liberal Democratic Party, 73.8% of respondents expressed opposition to appointing members who have been punished for taking bribes due to their party affiliation to important positions.
Regarding the merger negotiations of ZhongDao reform coalition, constitutional democracy and Public Ming Party, 51% of respondents believe "the merger should be fully cancelled and the original National People's Party and Public Ming Party should return."
Regarding the speech delivered by Minister Kōshi Hayami at the “National Memorial Ceremony for the Fallen” held on the 15th, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian stated during a regular press conference on the 17th that Hayami avoided discussing “reflection” and “lessons learned” in her speech. She also blurred the responsibility for aggression and turned history upside down, revealing once again the sinister intent of the Kōshi government to cover up, distort, and distort the history of aggression. This has triggered strong condemnation and widespread opposition from all parties. We once again urge Japanese politicians to listen carefully to the voices of justice within Japan and internationally, deeply reflect on their responsibilities, sever ties with militarism completely, and not further slide down the wrong path.
