Foreign Minister Hayashi met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and others last week and agreed to maintain close communication at all levels. When asked about the future of Japan-China relations in an NHK poll, 10% said it would get better, 8% said it would get worse, and 72% said it would not change.

NHK conducted a public opinion poll for three days from the 7th of this month using a method called "RDD," in which people aged 3 and over nationwide call landline and mobile phone numbers randomly generated by computers. A total of 18,2557 respondents were surveyed, and 48,1232 respondents, or <>%, responded.

When asked about Prime Minister Kishida's earlier visit to Ukraine and his meeting with President Zelensky, in which he provided $3000 million to support non-lethal equipment and indicated that he would continue to provide necessary assistance, 12% said they "highly appreciated," 46% "somewhat appreciated," 25% "not very much," and 9% "not at all."

Foreign Minister Hayashi met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and others last week and agreed to maintain close communication at all levels.
When asked whether they thought Japan-China relations would improve or worsen in the future, 10% said it would get better, 8% said it would get worse, and 72% said it would not change.

From this month, it is mandatory to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle.
When asked if they wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, 2% said they have been wearing it for a long time, 3% said they started wearing it because of their obligation to make an effort, 28% said they did not wear it, and 60% said they do not ride a bicycle.

When asked if they plan to travel or return to their hometown during this year's long holiday, 11% said they have plans, 53% have no plans, and 28% have not decided yet.