China News Service, October 26th. Comprehensive Japanese media reported that on the afternoon of the 26th local time, Japan’s Provisional Congress opened. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga delivered his first policy speech since taking office. The content included administrative reforms, the new crown epidemic, and Japan. Will achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions in 2050.
Data map: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.
According to reports, in his speech, Yoshihide Suga first stated that he took office as prime minister in September that he took office during the "national crisis" of the new crown epidemic and the worst economic recession in Japan after World War II, and "deeply felt the responsibility." .
He said, "We will absolutely prevent the outbreak of the epidemic, and realize social and economic recovery while protecting the health of the people."
Regarding administrative reforms, Yoshihide Suga reiterated that he will boldly advance reforms and strive to "break the vested interests and precedentism" and create a new society that "coexists with the epidemic" and "post-epidemic".
Data map: National Diet Building of Japan.
In addition, Yoshihide Suga also talked about environmental issues.
He said, “Japan will achieve zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050 and enter a decarbonized society completely.”
Specifically, Yoshihide Suga said that Japan will actively promote research on next-generation solar cells and technologies for recycling carbon dioxide.
In addition, he also said that the proportion of thermal power generation will be "fundamentally" reduced.
Regarding the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021, Yoshihide Suga reiterated that "it was decided to host the Tokyo Olympics as a symbol of humanity's victory over the (new crown) virus."
According to reports, the interim Congress will last for 41 days. The Japanese government and opposition will conduct intensive discussions on a series of issues including internal affairs and foreign affairs during the meeting.