TPP will not come into effect but will still be harmful to Japan: JCP Koike

The Liberal Democratic and Komei parties used their majority force to bulldoze through the Diet a bill to ratify the TPP. However, due to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s withdrawal declaration, the TPP has no possibility of going into effect.

Shii points out that PM Abe is neglecting volatile situation in South Sudan

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii said to the press, “Under the current situation, SDF troops might have to fight South Sudanese government soldiers. It is unacceptable for the PM to have no understanding of this probability.”

JCP Koike answers questions from press about electoral cooperation in next general election

Japanese Communist Party Secretariat Head Koike Akira answered questions raised by reporters regarding opposition parties’ cooperation in the next general election.