JCP Shii on South China Sea issues: Parties concerned should refrain from actions leading to increased tension

Shii in the 5th CC Plenum proposed ways to help resolve territorial issues in the South China Sea.

JCP elects new leadership

The JCP in its CC Plenum elected Koike Akira to secretariat head. With Tamura Tomoko and Yamashita Yoshiki joining, the number of JCP vice chairpersons will total 6, including Ogata Yasuo. Shii Kazuo will remain in his post as JCP chair.

JCP 5th CC plenum resolves to work for success of opposition parties’ cooperation and major advance in elections

The Japanese Communist Party held its 5th Central Committee Plenum and set up a target of bringing down the Abe government, achieving a success in cooperation among opposition parties, and making a major JCP advance in the elections.