China News Service, September 7th. According to a report from Kyodo News on the 6th, the Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato Katsunobu, at a press conference on the 6th, focused on the "four northern islands" (Japanese-Russian disputed islands, Russia called the "South Kuril Islands." ), expressed "regret" on the idea of establishing a special zone to attract investment from various countries by Russian President Putin.
Katsunobu Kato also revealed that he had made representations with Russia through diplomatic channels on the 3rd that Putin announced his idea.
Kato emphasized on this concept: "It is inconsistent with our country's position on the'four northern islands' and the purpose of the joint economic activities negotiated between Japan and Russia."
Japan regards the introduction of a system based on Russian law and calls for participation by companies from various countries, including Japan, as problems.
He said: "Common economic activities must be implemented on the basis of not prejudice to our country's legal position."
According to reports, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced at the Eastern Economic Forum the establishment of an unprecedented business tax system in the South Kuril Islands, including a 10-year tax exemption for entrepreneurs.
He pointed out that not only Russian businessmen, but foreign investors can also enjoy the tax and customs benefits of the Kuril Islands.