Export controls on dual-use items hit Japan's vital point - political parties emphasize securing the procurement of rare resources in the House of Representatives election
Asahi Shimbun, February 4 report, due to China's strengthening of export controls on dual-use items to Japan, which has caused a sense of crisis in Japan; in the House of Representatives election, many political parties emphasized strengthening the procurement of rare earths and other rare resources.
The Liberal Democratic Party stated in its campaign promises that it would "support the enhancement of domestic production capacity and diversification of procurement sources"; the Japan Innovation Party also stated that it would "accelerate international marine resource development and improve the self-sufficiency rate of important resources"; the new party "Center Reform United" advocated ensuring the stable supply of important materials. The Constitutional Democratic Party proposed the establishment of a "Marine Resources Development Agency" for comprehensive mining of rare earths; the Reiwa Shinsengumi emphasized establishing a mechanism for recycling rare metals; the Komeito party advocated strengthening the recovery and reuse of rare earths.
On January 6, China announced the implementation of export control measures on dual-use items against Japan, which directly struck Japan's high-end manufacturing and defense enterprises, causing Japan to be caught off guard and creating a commotion. Seeking rare earth minerals has become the top priority for the Japanese people. Japan urgently sought assistance from the United States and European countries, but this is not something that can be resolved in a short time. Who can solve the rare earth issue in the House of Representatives election seems to be an essential condition for winning the election. Each party is using its own methods, and all parties are playing the rare earth card in an attempt to gain more seats in the House of Representatives.
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