Shoichi Nakagawa
Shoichi Nakagawa
Shōichi Nakagawawas a Japanese conservative politician in the Liberal Democratic Party, who served as Minister of Finance from 24 September 2008 to 17 February 2009. He previously held the posts of Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in the cabinet of Junichiro Koizumi. He was regarded as one of Japan's most attractive public figures. On 4 October 2009, he was found dead in his Tokyo apartment. The cause of his death is yet...
commercial cope country cut decided mandatory market needs product stock supply
Our country needs to cope with supply disruptions on the international market and we need to prioritise product supply (over crude), ... So we decided to cut mandatory commercial stock levels.
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will move ahead step by step by taking the necessary procedures.
appeal china efforts
We will make efforts so that China won't come. We will appeal to the international community,
consumer including japan restore
To restore consumer confidence, Japan may need to take its own measures, including inspections of designated facilities, for example.
crude oil planning release stocks
We are not planning to release any government-controlled crude oil stocks at this time,
activities company private start
If a private company were to start activities in the area,
admire china effect mature predict stood whether
I admire Mr. Koizumi, who stood by his beliefs, ... All China has to do is show a mature reaction. It's not for us to predict whether (the visit) had an effect or not.
apologize change explaining fully
I apologize for not fully explaining that there had been a change in the plan.
area eu japan policy regards united united-states
With regards to the area under my jurisdiction, Japan has harmonized its policy with the EU and the United States,
direction shown toward understanding
My understanding is that a direction has been shown toward (resolving the issue).
activity economic people pursue whether wondering
People around the world are wondering whether it's all right to pursue economic activity (in China),
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Five state-of-the-art warships equipped with missiles came (to the area) on September 9,
came equipped five missiles
Five state-of-the-art warships equipped with missiles came (to the area) on Sept. 9,
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Specialists have given an answer after intense discussion. Looking ahead, I will implement the processes that are needed such as clearing up the issue of food safety and gaining the understanding of the general public.