It is a common concern of the international community that China tries to change the situation and increase tensions in the South China Sea by carrying out extensive and rapid land reclamation, building its base in the region and utilizing it for military purposes, we have deep concerns over such actions and want to re-emphasize that Japan cannot accept it.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga

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The safety of Japanese citizens is one of our most important duties and we are gathering information and making all possible efforts to respond.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga

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Based on a Cabinet resolution last May, if a foreign naval vessel transits our waters for (purposes) other than 'innocent passage', we will order a sea patrol and take the step of having the Self-Defense Force unit order withdrawal.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga

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The government would like to ask for fairness and transparency in the Memory of the World program so that it would not be used for political purposes, as for Japan's (financial) contribution (to UNESCO), we plan to look into all possibilities and revisions, including halting payments.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga

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The (Japanese) government believes there is no denying that some killings of non-combatants and acts of looting took place, but there are various debates on the issue and Japan’s stance is that it is difficult to put a finger on specific numbers.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga

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The government will once again explain its thoughts on the relocation to the Okinawan side as part of concentrated discussions toward a solution.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga

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This will have absolutely no impact. by Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshih...

This will have absolutely no impact.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga

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Changing things now would damage Japan's international reputation... by Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshih...

Changing things now would damage Japan's international reputation.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga

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There might be terrorism attempts in the future at the Olympics and G7 Summit using drones, so we need to examine and review continuously the way small unmanned vehicles like drones should be operated and how to cope with the threat of terrorism from drones. The government will do all that we can to prevent terrorism.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga

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There is a possibility that drones might be used for terrorist attacks, taking into consideration the latest incident, we will review drone use and measures for possible terrorist attacks using drones. We'll do our utmost to prevent terrorist attacks.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga

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I think he has fulfilled his responsibility to explain and that t... by Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshih...

I think he has fulfilled his responsibility to explain and that there is no legal problem at all.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga

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