I think it can be resolved through dialogue whoever becomes the next leader of this country. |
I'm afraid that voters are asking us to dissolve the income gap as soon as possible. |
It is competition and cooperation ... We must build a mature relationship under which we may see friction and cooperation coexisting. |
It is competition and cooperation... we must build a mature relationship under which we may see friction and cooperation coexisting. |
Japan ought to refer to (the Bank of England's 2% inflation target). |
The Bank of Japan has independence in deciding policy steps. We want the bank to take responsibility for the results of the policies it implements. |
The Chinese side, of course, said there is no room for compromise. I told them that this issue is related to the public sentiments of the two countries. The mutual understanding of the two countries is important. |
The Japanese economy seems to be stagnating versus rapid growth in China, but its growth is ready to take off. Japan is coming out of deflation. |
The party campaign manifesto calls for a review of the ministerial structure. |
The prime minister has clearly said his visits are private ones. The difference between a private visit and an official one is that the prime minister can limit who he worships. |
Things are very tough. There is definitely the chance of failure. |
This is the first step toward large-scale administrative reform to fundamentally change the shape of this country. |
We should overcome the various issues and mutually take the risk to hold a summit meeting. |
Whether prices are positive and have stabilized above zero, I still think there is room for debate. |