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SUBJECT: JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS 05/18/06
Index:
1) Top headlines
2) Editorials
3) Prime Minister's daily schedule
Beef issue:
4) US, Japan experts generally agree in consultations on
conditions for resuming US beef imports
5) Experts meeting boiling down final points of agreement
including method of inspection
6) US delegates in experts meeting stress safety of US beef
7) Japanese government strongly dissatisfied with USDA report
on re-inspection of US meatpacking plants
8) Senate in hearings asks USTR-designate Schwab to be more
forceful with trade partners like Japan
Iraq reconstruction assistance:
9) Visiting UN Secretary General Annan finds Prime Minister
Koizumi amenable to request for ASDF to provide UN with air
transport assistance in Iraq
10) Koizumi has already put his seal of approval on expanding
assistance to Iraq
11) Government has already internally decided to expand air
transport assistance to Iraq
12) Iran's ambassador warns that if Japan joins coalition of
willing against his country, oil development rights will be cut
off
13) Japan aims to achieve 40% target of self-developed oil
supply
14) Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Fukuda quietly wraps up
successful trip to US, having met a host of VIPs
15) Mindan in reconciliation with Chosen Soren agrees to end
assistance for North Korean escapees
16) Delay in Cabinet decision on USFJ realignment agreement to
27th out of consideration to Okinawa
Political agenda:
17) First party heads debate between Minshuto's Ozawa and
Koizumi fizzles toward the end
18) Koizumi says he will name his successor in late August or
early September
Articles:
1) TOP HEADLINES
Asahi:
Court rejects woman's insurance claim, saying man was killed for
insurance money; Death by poisoning recognized in civil trial.
Mainichi, Yomiuri, Sankei & Tokyo Shimbun:
False quake resistance data: Huser President Ojima arrested
Nihon Keizai:
Government's bill against sale of copycat products on Internet
TOKYO 00002724 002 OF 011
auctions likely to obligate large sellers to disclose their
names, including individuals
2) EDITORIALS
Asahi:
(1) Ozawa-led DPJ: How will the party deal with the LDP?
(2) False quake-resistance data: Investigations into key persons
will now begin
Mainichi:
(1) Mindan and Chongryun: Two Korean groups must not turn their
back on North Korean defectors
(2) Question time in Diet: Real debate now expected
Yomiuri:
(1) Question time in Diet: More in-depth debate on educational
reform desired
(2) False quake-resistance data: Business practices gave short
shrift to safety
Nihon Keizai:
(1) We hope to see heated debate in question time in Diet
(2) Reconciliation of Mindan, Chongryun is worth noting
Sankei:
(1) Reconciliation of two Korean in Japan: We hope Mindan does
not turn into a second Chongryun
(2) Question time in Diet: In-depth review of post-war Japan
needed
Tokyo Shimbun:
(1) Koizumi vs. Ozawa: We expect US force realignment and
Yasukuni issue to be put on agenda for their debate
(2) Mindan and Chongryun: Are these two Korean organizations
able to distance themselves from their home countries?
3) Prime Minister's Official Residence (Kantei)
Prime Minister's schedule, May 17
NIHON KEIZAI (Page 2) (Full)
May 18, 2006
08:43
Arrived at Kantei.
09:23
Attended a Lower House Health, Labor, and Welfare Committee
session.
12:33
Saw "life message exhibition" at Lower House No. 2 Diet Members'
Office Building.
12:49
Returned to Kantei.
14:08
Met Minshuto lawmaker Yorihisa Matsuno.
15:00
TOKYO 00002724 003 OF 011
Attended party-head debate.
15:53
Met with Secretary General Takebe at LDP headquarters. Afterward
attended an election headquarters meeting and a national students
exchange lecture meeting.
16:53
Met at Kantei with UN Secretary General Kofi Annan followed by
Economic and Fiscal Policy Minister Yosano.
18:29
Dined at the Hotel Okura with Nippon Steel Corp. Honorary
Chairman Imai, Toyota Motor Chairman Okuda, and others.
20:44
Returned to his residence.
4) US beef: Experts to reach agreement in principle to resume
imports as early as next month; Arrival of goods after inspection
by Japan
TOKYO SHIMBUN (Page 1) (Full)
May 18, 2006
Tokyo and Washington are expected to reach agreement in principle
on conditions for resuming US beef imports during today's
bilateral experts meeting. The government will likely decide to
resume imports before the end of June. Prior inspections of meat
processing facilities by Japanese experts need to be conducted
once such a decision is made. Because of this procedure, the
actual resumption of imports will not take place before the fall.
During yesterday's meeting, the US side explained the details of
a report on the results of the re-inspections of its meat-
processing plants that are allowed to export products to Japan.
The Japanese side proposed having its experts accompany US
inspectors on snap inspections and conduct prior inspections of
eligible US meat packers, as well as creating rules to deal with
problems that might occur after the resumption of imports.
A meeting will also be held today. Since there is no major gap in
the views of Tokyo and Washington, the two parties are expected
to reach an agreement in principle on conditions for restarting
beef trade. Chances are, however, if they fail to work out
details, another meeting might be held on the 19th.
The Japanese government plans to hold town meetings later with
domestic consumers and importers. It will decide to resume beef
imports after completing those sessions. It will take several
weeks to complete that process, because such sessions will be
held across the nation.
In addition, even if the government decides to import US beef, it
will take more than a month for Japanese officials to inspect all
35 eligible US meat packers. Some have proposed that imports
could be started from plants as they undergo prior inspections.
However, the Japanese side needs to strengthen its quarantine
procedures. Because of this situation, it would take even more
time to restart beef trade.
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi is expected to meet with
TOKYO 00002724 004 OF 011
President Bush in late June. If consumers conclude that Japan has
decided to resume US beef imports under pressure from the US, the
move would draw harsh criticism. As such, Tokyo and Washington
want to create a system that enables the US to observe import
conditions without regard to the prime minister's visit to the
US.
5) Bilateral experts meeting: Japan, US heading for agreement
next month on importing US beef, boiling down such details now as
method of inspection
NIHON KEIZAI (Page 5) (Excerpts)
May 18, 2006
With a meeting of experts from Japan and US on US beef starting
yesterday, bilateral talks on restarting imports of US beef have
now reached the home stretch. The Japanese and US governments aim
to reach agreement during the experts meetings on specific
conditions for restarting imports, having in mind the laying of
the groundwork for a decision to remove the import ban in June.
However, the premise for that decision is there having been no
problems with the US' re-inspection of US beef-processing plants.
There is also a possibility that detailed discussions could have
some left-over issues, such as the method of carrying out
inspections (prior inspections) by Japan before the resumption of
imports.
6) US stresses safety of its beef during experts' meeting
YOMIURI (Page 9) (Full)
May 18, 2006
Experts of the governments of Japan and the US met yesterday at
the Foreign Ministry to discuss the issue of Japan's re-
imposition of a ban on US beef imports, following the discovery
in a US beef shipment of a specified risk material (SRM), banned
in Japan as a BSE agent.
During the meeting, the US presented a report of several dozen
pages on the outcome of its recent re-inspections of meat
processing plants authorized to export to Japan and reiterated
that there was no possibility of a recurrence. The Japanese
delegates sought a continuance of the talks, saying that some US
explanations were insufficient.
7) Japanese delegation in experts meeting strongly dissatisfied
with US report: "Being at an outline level, the contents are
insufficient"
NIHON KEIZAI (Page 5) (Excerpt)
May 18, 2006
Although the spotlight is on the US report of its re-inspections
of US meat-packing facilities, its contents have created a
difference in views between the Japanese and US delegates. As a
premise for holding the meeting, the report was presented ahead
of time, but the contents being in outline form was deemed
insufficient, greatly disgruntling the Japanese delegation. The
US stresses that the vertical columns found in the beef shipment
was "a unique case," and insists that all of its other facilities
are safe. The report on the re-inspections backed up its
assertion, and the Japanese delegation has been taking an
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extremely cautions position, calling for a careful examination of
the report at the meeting. Although the US has been saying it
would provide new documents, a Health and Labor Ministry official
said, "The contents cannot be clearly said to be convincing."
Some officials have pointed out that it may take more time than
expected to confirm the data and the like. The meetings are
supposed to end on the 18th, but some speculate that they could
run over until the 19th.
8) US Senator urges USTR nominee to "be even tougher trade
negotiator"
ASAHI (Page 10) (Full)
May 18, 2006
Kaoru Nishizaki, Washington
During a Senate Finance Committee hearing to confirm the
promotion of Susan Schwab, current deputy US trade
representative, to be the top US trade negotiator, the Senators
urged Schwab to be an even tougher negotiator in order to achieve
progress in negotiations with China and Japan They were
reflecting requests coming from their election districts and
affected businesses.
In the hearings, one senator, displaying a graph showing the US
trade deficit last year as more than 700 billion dollars, said:
"As a result of our trade imbalance with China sharply
increasing, the US now a 200-billion dollar trade deficit. Can we
say under such circumstances that our trade policy has obtained
success?" Pointing out that the US has depended on money coming
from Japan and China to cover its trade and fiscal deficits, the
senator snapped: "This is unsustainable, a losing strategy."
Many members also called for an early resumption of beef imports
to Japan and China. In response, the chairman commented:
"The US government's negotiating stance is overly amiable. I
believe your bargaining power is strong, but I expect you to
demonstrate a tough stance to Americans and have them feel that
the government is doing its best to protect its national
interests."
In the 1980s, when Japan-US trade friction intensified, Schwab
displayed great ability as the official in charge of legislation
for Senator Danforth, known as a hard-liner toward Japan. She
also worked for the US Embassy in Tokyo as a trade officer.
Schwab said:
"The agricultural negotiations I joined for the first time as an
USTR officer were held in Tokyo and they were aimed to make Japan
open its market to US beef.... I am determined to devote myself
to removing barriers to US exports."
9) Japan positive about airlift support for UN
TOKYO SHIMBUN (Page 2) (Full)
May 18, 2006
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi yesterday met at his office with
United Nations Secretary General Annan. In the meeting, Annan
asked Koizumi to help the United Nations airlift its personnel
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and supplies in connection with Iraq's reconstruction. With this,
Annan asked for the Air Self-Defense Force's airlift support. The
ASDF currently stations a squadron of transport planes in Kuwait
for airlift missions to and from Iraq. Koizumi stressed the
importance of working together with the United Nations. "I'd like
to consider the request in a positive manner," Koizumi added.
The government will continue ASDF airlift services after
withdrawing Ground Self-Defense Force troops currently deployed
in Iraq. At the request of Annan, Japan will likely back up the
United Nations in addition to its support for US forces.
Touching on Japan's soured relations with South Korea over
Koizumi's visits to Yasukuni Shrine, Annan asked Koizumi to
improve the two countries' relations. "South Korea has never
closed the door, so I want the two countries to talk," Annan
said. "I'm optimistic about Japan's relations with South Korea
and China," Koizumi replied. "I'm ready to meet with their
leaders at any time," he said.
Referring to Japan's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security
Council, Annan said the United Nations has yet to fully reform
itself. "But," Annan went on, "I still don't think it's dead." He
also said, "Most countries recognize it's necessary (to reform
the United Nations), so as for the rest, it's a matter of how to
get their consensus." Koizumi said, "Japan has been talking with
the United States and other countries, and we'd like to continue
talks for reform."
Later in the day, Annan met with Foreign Minister Taro Aso in
Tokyo. In the meeting, Aso took up Japan's financial contribution
to the United Nations. He said, "If our unfair contribution
continues, the Japanese people's frustration will be growing."
With this, Aso asked Annan to review Japan's contribution rate as
proposed by Japan.
10) UN authorizes Japan to expand airlift activities in Iraq
TOKYO SHIMBUN (Page 2) (Abridged)
May 18, 2006
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, in his meeting with UN
Secretary General Annan yesterday, showed a positive stance in
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response to Annan's request for the Air Self-Defense Force's
airlift support for the United Nations. The government, out of
consideration for the United States, is planning to expand the
scope of ASDF activities after withdrawing Ground Self-Defense
Force personnel currently deployed in Iraq. Annan's request was
therefore what the government needed.
The government coordinated to begin the GSDF's pullout in April.
However, the government has decided to wait until this fall or
later due to Iraq's political and security instability. However,
the United States is trying to persuade Japan in various ways to
stay on in order to prevent a withdrawal domino.
In an aim to obtain the United States' consent, the government
mulls expanding the scope of ASDF missions. The government is
looking into the possibility of airlifting US military personnel
and supplies to Balad and Baghdad in the middle part of Iraq and
also to Qatar, where US troops are based.
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However, the ASDF's risk is certain to increase as a consequence
of expanding the scope of its activities. A British transport
plane, for instance, was shot down near Baghdad. In the case of
expanding the scope of ASDF missions, the government could come
under fire from the Japanese people.
Annan's request, however, means that the United Nations has
authorized Japan to expand the scope of ASDF activities. The
government can also justify Japan's backup activities for US
forces as helping the United Nations' assistance to Iraq in its
reconstruction.
11) ASDF to conduct airlift support for UN in Iraq
SANKEI (Page 1) (Abridged)
May 18, 2006
The government decided yesterday to expand the Air Self-Defense
Force's airlift activities in Iraq and will also conduct airlift
support for the United Nations. The ASDF is expected to first
airlift UN personnel and supplies to the northern Iraqi city of
Arbil. The government deemed it possible to make an appeal on
Japan's continued humanitarian and reconstruction assistance
activities in Iraq after recalling Ground Self-Defense Force
troops.
UN Secretary General Annan, now visiting Japan, met with Prime
Minister Junichiro Koizumi at his office yesterday. In the
meeting, Annan asked Japan to assist the United Nations in Iraq
with ASDF airlift services. Koizumi positively responded to the
request.
Meanwhile, the United Nations has asked the Japanese government
to help with its establishment of an office in Arbil. In concrete
terms, the United Nations would like the ASDF to carry UN
personnel and supplies on board its C-130 transports.
The ASDF is expected to fly transport planes from Baghdad or
Kuwait to Arbil. The ASDF has sent three C-130s and about 200
personnel on airlift missions to shuttle GSDF supplies between
Kuwait and Iraq's southern district. The Defense Agency, deeming
it possible for the ASDF to support UN activities, will shortly
check a local airport in Arbil.
12) Iranian ambassador tries to discourage Japan from joining
sanctions on strength of oil field
ASAHI (Page 3) (Full)
May 18, 2006
In a press conference yesterday, Iranian Ambassador to Japan
Mohsen Talaei indicated the possibility that Japan would lose the
rights it has to exploit the Azadegan oil field if Japan join
sanctions against Iran over its nuclear development program in
the event of such a measure taken under the lead of the United
State. The ambassador said: "Sanction against Iran will turn into
sanctions against Japan."
Japan imports 15% of its oil from Iran - the third largest oil
supplier to Japan, following Saudi Arabia and the United Arab
Emirates. Japan has now concession rights for 75% of an estimate
26 billion barrels of oil buried in the field, and the field is
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the largest one for Japan's independent development of oil
resources. The ambassador said: "Japan should maintain the rights
that are vital for its energy security and protect its national
interests."
13) Government sets goal to raise independent oil-development
rate to 40%
ASAHI (Page 3) (Excerpts)
May 18, 2006
The government and the ruling camp have decided to nurture
Japanese oil majors and raise the ratio of independently
developed oil to imports from the current 15% to 40% by 2030. The
government had continued to invest in independent oil development
through the former Japan National Oil Corporation (JNOC), setting
the goal of increasing the independent oil-development rate to
30%. But since the corporation's business performance
deteriorated due to failures in its oil development, the
government has withdrawn its independent development promotion
policy. Given recent oil price hikes, however, the government has
decided to revive the policy.
This policy switch was included in an interim report on the
nation's comprehensive energy strategy - finalized yesterday by
the Liberal Democratic Party's energy strategy panel. The
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will incorporate the
policy decision in its report on a new national energy strategy
due out by the end of this month.
The interim report noted that amid oil prices skyrocketing,
Western countries' oil majors, as well as Chinese and Indian
emerging oil businesses have engaged in heated competition for
resources development across the world. To counter such
companies, the report suggested the government would provide huge
amounts of funds for oil development. It also proposes setting up
systems to have government institutions, such as Japan Oil, Gas
and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC), which has taken over
the business of JNOC, and the Japan Bank for International
Cooperation make investment, guarantee debts, and offer loans.
14) Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Fukuda's serene tour of US: Is
he looking to robust calls for him to run in presidential race?
He remains mum about details of his meetings with key US
officials
ASAHI (Page 4) (Excerpts)
May 18, 2006
Takashi Tominakoshi, Washington
Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasuo Fukuda completed his
itinerary in the United States on May 16, including his meetings
with key US government officials, members of Congress, and
others. Fukuda, however, remains mum about the details of those
meetings, although it is customary for lawmakers to reveal the
details of their diplomatic activities overseas. As one of the
contenders to succeed Prime Minister Koizumi, Fukuda is drawing
wide public attention, following Chief Cabinet Secretary Abe.
This is perhaps because the public pins hopes on Fukuda's
diplomatic skills. Although he is well aware of such
expectations, Fukuda appears unwilling at present to make himself
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seen as being eager (for the Liberal Democratic Party
presidency).
Fukuda arrived in Washington DC on May 10 and met successively
with the three top administration leaders - Vice President
Cheney, Secretary of State Rice, Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld -
and members of Congress. These three leaders also since last year
have met with other post-Koizumi contenders, including Abe,
Foreign Minister Aso, and Finance Minister Tanigaki.
Former US Ambassador to Japan Baker, an old friend of Fukuda,
took the trouble to make arrangements for Fukuda's meetings with
US officials. The reason why Rice and other administration
leaders agreed to meet with Fukuda, who is not a cabinet member,
is perhaps because they have a high opinion of Fukuda's stance of
aiming to improve relations with China and South Korea. Also, the
realization of meetings between them and Fukuda is viewed as a
manifestation of their expectations of Fukuda as a prime
ministerial candidate to succeed Koizumi.
When asked about details of his talks with US leaders by
reporters, Fukuda repeatedly said, "We talked about all sorts of
things." In addition to this remark, on May 16 Fukuda offered his
impression: "I spent meaningful time here. I think it is
important to keep this (good Japan-US) relationship in shape in
the future as well." A senior member of the Mori faction to which
Fukuda belongs explained: "Fukuda's judgment is that it is unwise
to highlight the fruits of his US tour now because doing so would
be taken as an expression of his desire to succeed Mr. Koizumi."
Yet, Fukuda seems happy to hear about the rise in his popularity
in polls conducted in Japan while he was in the US. In a meeting
with an official in charge of economic affairs, Fukuda reportedly
said: "The presidential race depends on momentum."
15) Mindan ends assistance to North Korean defectors this month,
giving consideration to Chongryon, causing internal criticism
YOMIURI (Page 2) (Abridged)
May 18, 2006
The Korean Residents Union in Japan (Mindan) yesterday announced
reconciliation with the General Association of Korean Residents
in Japan (Chongryon). In this connection, it was learned that
activities by Mindan's North Korean Defectors Assistance Center
have been suspended. The pro-Seoul organization said that in
order to facilitate the reconciliation process, it gave
consideration to Chongryon, which had been critical of its
assistance for North Korean escapees. However, some Mindan
members are critical of the move, which has just put the issue on
the back burner. Whether the statement issued yesterday will lead
to true reconciliation is unclear.
Former North Korean residents in Japan returned to their home
country, following the repatriation project, but many of them
have fled to Japan since the mid-1990s after suffering
persecution in North Korea. The center was established in June
2003 in order to accept those returnees. The repatriation project
was carried out from 1959 to 1984. Chongryon promoted the
project, touting North Korea as a paradise.
At present, approximately 100 North Korean defectors live in
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Japan, of whom about 70 are receiving assistance from the center,
including job placement services and welfare benefits until they
receive social security benefits. Some Chongryon members had been
critical of these activities, claiming that such activities
assist criminals who have illegally escaped from North Korea.
Chongryon has reportedly expressed displeasure with the center's
activities.
The center suddenly suspended it activities early this month.
Mindan said that the suspension was temporary, stating that it
made the decision from an overall perspective, including
consideration to Chongryon.
16) Government to postpone cabinet decision on US force
realignment until after May 27 out of consideration to Okinawa
MAINICHI (Page 2) (Full)
May 18, 2006
The government decided yesterday to postpone a cabinet decision
on a US force realignment implementation plan until after the
Pacific Islands Summit to be held in Okinawa on May 26-27,
attended by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. The government
originally planned to make a cabinet decision on May 23. The
postponement reflects the government's consideration for Gov.
Keiichi Inamine, who has reservations about a cabinet decision
before the summit.
The government sent Cabinet Office and Defense Agency officials
in charge to Okinawa yesterday to confirm Inamine's wishes. The
governor expressed his opposition to a cabinet decision ahead of
the summit, saying, "I will explain things to the Okinawa public
in stages. I need time." Inamine also called for the swift
establishment of a panel for the government and Okinawa to
discuss local economic stimulus measures and other matters.
17) Party-head debate: Koizumi refers to Ozawa's book in
defending ruling bloc's action, Ozawa argues people can change
with reason
MAINICHI (Page 2) (Excerpts)
May 18, 2006
One-on-one Diet debate took place yesterday between Prime
Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Minshuto (Democratic Party of
Japan) President Ichiro Ozawa with a focus on education.
Reversing the usual patter of the opposition bloc fiercely
pursuing the prime minister and the premier fighting back
defiantly, the two leaders exchanged views calmly yesterday while
sticking to their guns in a quiet atmosphere with no booing and
heckling. Although the debate lacked heat, the two leaders fully
exhibited their characteristics.
At the outset of his debate with Koizumi, Ozawa politely referred
to the fact that the ruling block railroaded a medical reform
bill through the Lower House Health, Labor, and Welfare Committee
earlier in the day. Ozawa criticized the act, saying, "The
opposition bloc asked for more time for discussion. The ruling
coalition should have a large heart to comply with it."
In response, Koizumi said, "I agree with you." But he immediately
broached a passage in Ozawa's book Blueprint for a New Japan to
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defend the ruling bloc's action, saying, "It's not right to give
in to only a few spoiled brats." Koizumi also indicated that he
had read Ozawa's book to learn his views. Ozawa retorted, "How
could you say that you agree with me just after railroading the
bill?"
The remaining time was devoted to educational issues. Ozawa
asked, "Who is basically responsible for education?" Koizumi
replied "parents" without hesitation to underline the importance
of education at home, adding: "Education begins with parents
making their children feel loved in early childhood. Parents
should hold their children tightly, put them down, and let them
walk. This is more important than any law, and this is what
parents should do in raising children."
18) Prime Minister Koizumi likely to express support for
successor "at the end of August or September"
ASAHI (Page 4) (Full)
May 18, 2006
Prime Minister Koizumi late yesterday dined with Japan Business
Federation (Nippon Keidanren) Chairman Hiroshi Okuda and others
in Tokyo, and speaking of the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party
presidential election set for September, he told them: "I'll make
my position clear when (who will run in the presidential race) is
made clear in late August or September." This remark was taken as
an expression of his willingness to back a potential successor. A
participant in the gathering revealed this information.
DONOVAN