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SUBJECT: DAILY SUMMARY OF JAPANESE PRESS 05/08/06
INDEX:
(1) Views on Constitution of four likely candidates for Koizumi's
post
(2) Government considering establishing new crisis management
organization, putting off emergency law
(3) How long will the "new Ozawa" last?
(4) Burying emitted CO2 underground; J-Power, IHI for first time
to use technology on commercial basis in Australia; More use of
thermal power generation, coal eyed
(5) NATO's Pacific overture: Solidarity to meet new threats; Need
for responses that watch to the end national interests
ARTICLES:
(1) Views on Constitution of four likely candidates for Koizumi's
post
YOMIURI (Page 35) (Excerpts)
May 3, 2006
Today, Japan marks the 60th anniversary of the promulgation of
the Constitution of Japan. The Yomiuri Shimbun analyzes what
views the four likely candidates for the next prime minister will
likely take on the Constitution, based on their public
statements. The four are Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe,
former Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuo Fukuda, Foreign Minister
Taro Aso, and Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki.
Abe:
"When assuming the post of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
secretary general in 2003, I set the goal of drafting a
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constitutional amendment by the 50th anniversary of the party's
establishment (in November of last year) and declared my
determination to start from scratch. I was probably the first
secretary general to refer to amending the Constitution. In
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response, the LDP came up with a final draft for a new
constitution."
Chief Cabinet Secretary Abe, whom the largest number of
respondents in this newspaper's opinion poll favor as the
successor to Prime Minister Koizumi, made the above remark in an
interview with the Yomiuri Shimbun on May 1. He displayed a
strong pride, being the grandson of Nobusuke Kishi, a former
prime minister, who once advocated the need for Japan to
independently draw up and establish its own constitution.
The words "start from scratch" suggest that the full text of the
Constitution should be revised as a package. Regarding his call
for a package revision of the Constitution, Abe explained:
"Changing the Constitution is tantamount to taking responsibility
for the state's position. I believe this spirit will indisputably
encourage people to have the spirit to open up a new age." He
envisions a period of a year or two that will be needed to amend
the Constitution, remarking: "It is necessary for the government
to make efforts to heat up national debate for over one year in
order to form a majority view." He added: "There might be a
realignment of political forces," based on views about a
TOKYO 00002467 002 OF 008
constitutional revision.
Fukuda:
Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuo Fukuda also has expressed a
willingness to run in the upcoming party presidential race. He
was involved in the drafting of the LDP's new constitution draft
as chairman of a subcommittee on national security and
emergencies under the LDP constitution drafting committee.
However, he is negative about hastily amending the Constitution.
In a speech in Tokyo on March 25, Fukuda said: "Japan should give
explanations to other countries to have them understand its
position before amending the Constitution. Japan must take a
cautious approach." In reference to a revision of Article 9, he
said: "Japan should not do anything that will make other
countries nervous. The presence of our military force is to
defend the nation to the last and is not to attack other
nations."
In a dialogue in the January edition of the LDP-issued monthly
magazine Liberal, Fukuda welcomed the inclusion in the new
constitution draft of the prime minister's control, supervision,
and comprehensive coordination authority toward administrative
branches as "making it possible for politicians to demonstrate
leadership."
Aso:
Foreign Minister Aso is also an advocate of amending the
Constitution. When the Constitution was promulgated, Shigeru
Yoshida, his grandfather, was prime minister. In reference to
there having been no amendment of the Constitution since then,
Aso said: "All politicians, including I, cannot avoid being
labeled irresponsible." He also advocates that the Self-Defense
Force (SDF) should be allowed to exercise the right to collective
self-defense by amending the Constitution, saying: "There is also
the way of changing the government's interpretation, but that
option is a little bit of a stretch."
He also calls for revising Article 89, which prohibits public
money from being used for educational enterprises that are not
under the control of public authority. This call is based on the
view that if the article is interpreted literally, financial aid
to private educational institutions may infringe on the
provision.
Aso, however, indicated that he was not optimistic about whether
the process of revising the Constitution will go smoothly. He
said before reporters in Washington on May 1, local time:
"Considerable efforts will be needed. I do not think the process
will be completed during a single Diet session."
Tanigaki:
Finance Minister Tanigaki replied in a written form to questions
by the Yomiuri Shimbun. He said that the LDP's draft of a new
constitution is "a significant result." On constitutional
revision, he commented: "It is necessary to amend feasible parts
one by one in a steady way." Asked about political realignment
with an eye on a constitutional revision, Tanigaki replied: "It
is too hasty at the present stage to link constitutional revision
to political realignment." He emphasized: "Now that about 60
TOKYO 00002467 003 OF 008
years have passed since the Constitution was enacted, it is time
to review the governing structure as stipulated in it."
Tanigaki said: "In order to promote structural reforms and speed
up the policymaking process, the prime minister's leadership
should be strengthened. It is also imperative to reinforce the
functions of the Diet." Based on this view, he said: "The major
frameworks and functions of the three pillars of government
should be redefined. Specifically, he stresses the need for
discussions on "strengthening the prime minister's comprehensive
coordination authority," "role-sharing between the lower and
upper houses, including the propriety of a one-chamber system,"
and "an effective judicial system."
Minshuto strongly opposed to amendment to Article 9
Minshuto (Democratic Party of Japan) President Ichiro Ozawa also
holds sway over future development of debate on a constitutional
revision.
In the opposition party, the Research Commission on the
Constitution put together recommendations into a report last
October. The party plans to hold hearings on the report in 11
blocs across the nation, starting with one on April 22 in
Tokushima City, Shikoku.
In the party, many are opposed to revising Article 9. No
conclusion has yet to be reached on whether to allow the SDF to
exercise the right to collective self-defense, either.
(2) Government considering establishing new crisis management
organization, putting off emergency law
ASAHI (Page 1) (Abridged)
May 8, 2006
The government has established a panel to study the establishment
of the Japanese-version of the National Security Council (NSC)
and other steps to enhance the government's initial response to
major disasters, including terrorist attacks and natural
calamities. The step precedes the establishment of a basic law on
emergency situations, for which the Liberal Democratic Party,
Minshuto (Democratic Party of Japan), and New Komeito have been
calling since 2004.
But a bill to establish such a system is unlikely to reach the
Diet in the current session, as there is some skepticism in the
government about the law's necessity.
A study group was established last October under the assistant
deputy chief cabinet secretary for security and crisis
management. The panel is composed of some 20 senior officials of
the Foreign Ministry, Defense Agency, National Police Agency, and
Land, Infrastructure and Transport Ministry, in addition to
medical doctors, defense experts, and scholars. The panel has
already begun studying ways to: (1) allow the chief cabinet
secretary to independently hire security experts; (2) either
SIPDIS
establish an organization similar to America's NSC or strengthen
the existing Security Council of Japan, which includes the
foreign minister and the defense chief; and (3) establish a
Cabinet Secretariat-centered mail system to exchange crisis
management information between government bodies, hospitals, and
research institutes.
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The government established in 1998 the post of deputy chief
cabinet secretary for crisis management tasked with grasping the
accurate situation and taking the lead in the initial response to
a major disaster. The government, however, has concluded it
necessary to have a group of experts to prepare against crises in
cooperation with central government offices and local governments
from peacetime.
An agreement was reached in 2004 by the three parties to aim for
the enactment of a basic law on emergency situations in 2005. The
plan was not acted on last year due to postal privatization. The
three parties have again asked the government to present a bill
to the current Diet session.
The establishment of the study panel reflects the government's
intention to put a crisis management system in place ahead of the
enactment of the law. It seems extremely difficult for the bill
to reach the Diet, which is scheduled to adjourn in less than a
month and a half.
(3) How long will the "new Ozawa" last?
ASAHI (Page 2) (Abridged)
May 8, 2006
It has been one month since Ichiro Ozawa became president of
Minshuto (Democratic Party of Japan). During that period, Ozawa
has politely answered questions in press conferences and lent an
attentive ear to views of junior party members, concealing his
hard driving, strong-armed tendencies. In campaigning for the
party presidency, Ozawa declared, "First, I must change myself."
He has been making good on his pledge. How long will the "new
Ozawa" last?
One month in office
On April 29, Ozawa was a guest this year's May Day rally held at
Tokyo's Yoyogi Park by the Japanese Trade Union Confederation.
During the event, he even slurped soba in the speed-eating
contest, offering a bowl of noodles to a man beside him.
Ozawa also delivered a short speech. He conducted a long
rehearsal in advance, according to his aide. During the
campaigning for the April 23 House of Representatives by-election
for Chiba Constituency No. 7, Ozawa, in a rare move for the media-
shy veteran lawmaker, stumped for the Minshuto candidate on a
hastily prepared platform made of empty beer cases and even rode
a bicycle alongside the candidate.
After assuming office, Ozawa has held two 30-minute press
conferences in which he answered questions politely until time
ran out. He had often refused to repeat his answers in response
to questions on basic policy issues. But he now seems eager to
answer questions on basic policy issues, such as constitutional
revision. "I haven't seen Mr. Ozawa deal with the media that
politely," a close aide said.
Top-down approach not exhibited
Ozawa has been attentive to keeping good communication among
party members. True to his campaign pledge to promote direct
communication, Ozawa now spends Tuesday nights with Minshuto
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lawmakers and Wednesday nights with persons connected with
Minshuto. On April 25, he dined with some 40 junior Minshuto
lawmakers.
A veteran lawmaker noted:
"When he was the young secretary general of the Liberal
Democratic Party, Mr. Ozawa didn't see people so easily in order
to present himself as a heavyweight. He now deems it wise to keep
the door to his office open."
To keep harmony in the party, Ozawa has also been watching party
discussions on basic policy issues, such as reform of the Basic
Education Law, instead of taking a top-down approach.
Old style dies hard
Minshuto Acting President Naoto Kan, who vied for the presidency
with Ozawa, also said with a sigh of relief: "Mr. Ozawa has
changed significantly. He has been creating a system of sharing
roles with the secretary general, acting president, and other
executives."
But the old customs have not died altogether. For instance, only
once has Ozawa attended the Lower House's plenary session -- for
several minutes. He has not taken part in the meetings of the
Minshuto Lower House lawmakers or of the party's "Next Cabinet."
The party has not made public Ozawa's detailed timetable. On
several occasions, he has not made public appearance. His
whereabouts during the Golden Week holiday period were not known.
Persons close to Ozawa are already considering reducing Ozawa's
regular press conferences.
Shortly after becoming Minshuto president, Ozawa held talks with
Soka Gakkai President Einosuke Akiya. But asked in a press
meeting about the contents of his talks with Akiya, Ozawa denied
that the meeting even took place.
Comment by producer Eriko Zanma, a media expert: The "Ozawa boom"
resulted from support by middle-aged and elderly people, who have
been pushed aside by young IT millionaires and others. Ozawa's
uncharacteristic efforts, such as his beer-case speech and
bicycle riding, have been well received. But further
grandstanding will backfire on him.
He should continue holding press conferences politely. But those
who have welcomed him are hoping to see the Ozawa capable of
penetrating logic. There is no need for this sort of image
campaign.
View by Prof. Jun Iio of the National Graduate Institute for
Policy Studies:
Experiencing a humiliating setback in the last general election
and the email fiasco, Minshuto lawmakers are ready to rally
around Ozawa.
But Ozawa repeatedly shattered parties due to his policies and
attempted to set off a dissolution of the Lower House in order to
take the reins of government. It remains to be seen whether he is
fit to lead Minshuto, which is not good at acting together.
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Since the merger between Minshuto and Jiyuto (Liberal Party),
Ozawa has reached an agreement on security issues with the former
socialist group in the party. Changes are seen in Ozawa's stance.
It will be a tough challenge for him to come up with policies
that can win support of all party members by the party
presidential election in September.
(4) Burying emitted CO2 underground; J-Power, IHI for first time
to use technology on commercial basis in Australia; More use of
thermal power generation, coal eyed
NIHON KEIZAI (Top Play) (Full)
May 4, 2006
J-Power, Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) and the
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plan to carry out
a project to liquefy carbon dioxide (CO2) discharged by a coal
thermal power plant and bury the liquefied CO2 underground. This
is the first case of putting CO2-liquefying technology developed
in Japan into operation on a commercial basis. The cost of the
project, which will also have the participation of US and
European companies as well as the private and public sectors of
Japan and Australia, will total approximately 14 billion yen. The
plan is to carry out similar projects across the world with the
aim of promoting the effective use of coal, which tends to be
avoided for environmental reasons. J-Power, IHI and METI also
want to make the project lead to obtaining carbon emissions
rights.
Technology transfer to China eyed
Liquefying facilities will be constructed at a thermal plant in
Queensland, northeastern Australia. The construction work will
start in 2007 and begin operation in 2009. The facilities will
have a capacity of processing 20,000 to 30,000 tons a year, which
is about one-fifth of the amount of carbon dioxide discharged by
that plant.
Liquefied CO2 will be buried under firm ground that had
previously contained natural gas so that the carbon dioxide will
not be released into the air. In areas where there are no
abandoned natural gas mines, liquefied CO2 will be buried in coal
strata. Since buried carbon dioxide will produce methane gas,
methane gas-disposing facilities are also needed. It is, however,
possible to use the methane gas for power generation.
The CO2 liquefying technology has been developed in Japan under
METI's initiative. IHI has developed the plant that uses this
technology. The project has gotten off the ground in Australia, a
major coal-producing nation, as it has taken note of this
technology.
METI is pinning its hope on the technology, expecting it will
lead to the effective use of coal. Coal is a cheap natural
resource and there are rich reserves, as well. However, it is
estimated that when it burns, it emits about twice as much CO2 as
natural gas does, a setback in promoting its use. The liquefying
technology developed by Japan can even dispose of almost the
entire amount of CO2 emitted by the coal-heated thermal plant.
METI aims to transfer the technology to countries with high
demand for power, such as China, Asian countries and developing
countries. For instance, coal thermal power generation command
approximately 60% of power generation in China. Demand for
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electricity is expected to further increase. Massive emissions of
global warming gasses have cropped up as a problem.
Chances are that if technology for removing CO2 disseminates,
heavy reliance on the Middle East for oil and natural gas can be
reduced.
The targeted cost of liquefying CO2 is below the price of a
greenhouse gas emission right, which at one time rose to 5,000
yen per ton in Europe. The outlook is that due to the recent
sharp rise in the prices of crude oil, the cost of coal thermal
power generation will be lower than other types of power
generation, even if it needs liquefying facilities. IHI and J-
Power want to carry out similar projects throughout the nation in
order to make them lead to the obtaining of CO2 emissions rights.
The Australian government and a local consotium involving power,
coal and plant industries will finance more than two-thirds of
the total cost of the project. The Japanese consortium, involving
METI, IHI and J-Power, is expected to invest approximate 3.5
billion yen or about 25% of the total cost.
(5) NATO's Pacific overture: Solidarity to meet new threats; Need
for responses that watch to the end national interests
YOMIURI (Page 14) (Full)
May 3, 2006
By Jiro Hayashi, Brussels Bureau
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has begun to
strengthen links with the countries of the Pacific, such s Japan
and Australia. It is necessary for Japan to respond to the
overture, while watching carefully its own national interests.
In an informal meeting of foreign ministers in Sofia, Bulgaria,
on April 27, NATO reached a basic agreement to build a new
partnership, focused on Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia,
and New Zealand. Why then is NATO approaching the Pacific
countries? NATO was born immediately after World War II as an
alliance to protect the West against the Communist camp centered
on the Soviet Union. After the USSR was dissolved, NATO expanded
its roles beyond that of a mutual defense organization to
included promotion of democracy and responding to international
terrorism.
In the 1990s, with its intervention in the former Yugoslavia
dispute, NATO for the first time carried out operations outside
of the geographical area of the alliance. Following the 9-11
terrorist attacks on the US, it carried out peacekeeping
activities in Afghanistan, and after the Iraq War, NATO has been
training Iraqi security forces. Last year, it provided assistance
to Pakistan after the earthquake, it has also been involved in
peacekeeping activities in Sudan, Africa. NATO Secretary General
Jaap de Hoop Scheffer has placed an expansion of such activities
as the form the alliance will take in the 21st century.
With the US being the leading NATO ally member, Ambassador to
NATO Victoria Nuland stated: "We would like to build cooperative
relationships with individual democracies that share common
security interests and values." The Ambassador expressed her hope
that Japan "if possible in the future" would provide financial
cooperation to operations in Afghanistan and to NATO itself. She
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envisions a global strategy in which the "bonds of the democratic
world would be tightened," with the core of NATO as a military
alliance being left in Europe, while the US, receiving the
cooperation of Japan and Australia, would be in an advantageous
position to respond to such new threats as the expansion of
weapons of mass destruction.
This is the reason for NATO's moving closer to Pacific countries.
What benefits then will this new development bring to Japan?
Last year in May, Joint Staff Council Chairman Hajime Massaki
(now chief of the Joint Staff Office), stated: "It would be good
to build confidence with NATO and to have a relationship in which
it can contribute to maintaining the peace and security of the
Asia-Pacific region."
There are concerns, as well, that "European countries are
indifferent to the security situation in Asia, which is far
away," according to a US government source," as seen in the EU's
giving priority to expanding trade with China by moving to remove
the ban on weapons exports to China, something Japan and the US
have strongly objected to. If Japan can obtain Europe's
understanding of Asia, then NATO and Japan's political dialogue
will serve Japan's national interests. Such activities as
exchanging intelligence on terrorist organizations and their
operations, and measures to smooth the way for joint operations
between the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) and foreign forces also
serve mutual interests.
However, some voices of perplexity are coming out of the Japanese
government, with one Foreign Ministry official saying, "The
Construction restricts such activities by the SDF, so even if we
say we will cooperate with NATO, the scope would be limited."
Within NATO, as well, some countries like France are raising
voices of alarm, saying, "Our coming close to Japan and the
Republic of Korea would only create needless raise the hackles of
China, which is rising militarily, and North Korea, which has a
nuclear program."
There also needs to be a clarification of what Japan and NATO
want by linking together.
DONOVAN