Shii on 100th founding anniv.: JCP will develop relations with leftist/progressive parties in developed capitalist countries

The Japanese Communist Party held a speech gathering to celebrate its 100th founding anniversary. Chair Shii announced a plan to promote cooperation and solidarity with leftist and progressive political parties in the other developed capitalist countries.

13K people rally in opposition to ex-PM Abe's 'state funeral'

A rally took place in opposition to the unconstitutional "state funeral" for former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park with about 13,000 people participating.

Kishida Cabinet approval rate plunges in wave of public indignation over ‘state funeral’ and LDP-Moonies link: Shii

As a major factor in the plummeting support rate, JCP Chair Shii pointed out that PM Kishida maintains his decision to forcibly hold ex-PM Abe’s state funeral as planned in violation of the Constitution.