JCP to publicize its policies to reform Japan and its stance on pros and cons of capitalism

“The Japanese Communist Party will put in more effort to publicly discuss the type of future society that we are aiming for” while arguing for replacing the present framework of Liberal Democratic Party government policies,” JCP Chair Shii Kazuo stated at a news conference on May 22.

4 opposition parties submit bill together to revoke new medical system for elderly

JCP Secretariat Head Ichida Tadayoshi said, “The medical system for the elderly aged 75 and over is a discriminatory system that is inhumane and unheard of in the world. It is very significant that the 4 opposition parties joined together to submit a motion to repeal the bill.”

Japan comes under fire at G8 environment ministers’ meeting

Group of Eight environment ministers ended a three-day meeting on May 26 in Kobe without Japan putting forward any effective plan to take measures against global warming.