Shii in interpellation faces off against PM Kishida

Japanese Communist Party Chair Shii Kazuo in his interpellation at the Lower House plenary session urged PM Kishida to stop moving forward with a huge military buildup and implement effective measures to protect people’s livelihoods from the cost-of-living crisis. In this regard, Shii made counterproposals based on the JCP economic recovery plan. He also called on the government to work to encourage the warring parties to take part in negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza. (Oct.25,2023/Tokyo)