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POLITICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL
Ohira Makes Proposals Concerni.ng North-SouCh Problems at UNCTAD
(MAINICHI DAILY NEWS, 13 May 79) 1
Japan-ASEAN: Ex-perts Analyze Future of Economic Cooperation
- (NIHON KEIZAI SHINBUN, 4 May 79) 3
'AKAHATA' Comments on U.S.-Japan JoinC Air Maneuvers
(JPS, 2 Jun 79) 10
Okinawan People Protest U.S. Military Training
(JPS, 1 Jun 79)
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'AKAHATA' on SDF 'Combat' Exercise, Japan-U.S. Security
(JPS, 31 May 79)
12
'YOMIURI' Views IEA rieeting, 'Ineffective' Carter Move
(Editorial; THE DAILY YOMIURI, 24 May 79)
14
JCP Issues Communique on Seventh CC Plenum
(JPS, 26,May 79)
16
JCP Chairman Addresses Seventh CC Plenum
(JPS, 24, 25 May 79)
18
Opening Speech by Miyamoto
Second Day of Plenum
CP Official on Complaint Against JCP Chairman Miyamoto
(JPS, 25 May 79)
21
JCP CC Plenum ResoluCion on International Situation
. (JPS, 26 May 79)
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JCP Official at Seventh Plenum Comments on International Affairs
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(JPS, 29 May 79)
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CONTENTS (Continued)
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Central Committee of JCp Youth 8o!'y Ho1ds Meeting 31 May-1 Jun
(JPS, 2 Jun 79)
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JCP Member Demande End to 'Midway'Operatione in Pereian Gulf
(JPS, 1 Jun 79).........s
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_ JCP Sends GreeCings to Portuguese CP Congrcas
(JPS, 31 May 79)
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'JAPAN TIMES' Commente on LDP's Nakagawa Faction
(THE JAPAN TIMES, 31 May 79)
31
'AKAHATA' Scores Japan's Support for Pol Pot Regime
(JPS, 1 Jun 19)
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ECONOMIC
Ohira Hopes for Broad Trade Accord by Summit
(THE DAILY YOMIURI, 26 May 79)
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'MAINICHI' CommenCa on Sino-Japanese Economic Tiea
(Editorial; MAINICHI DAILY NEWS, 21 May 79)
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Briefs
Thermal Powerplants
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l'OL ['1' I CAL ANI) SOCIOI.OC ICAI.
OIItItA MAKES P[t0I'OSALS CONCERNING NORTH-SOUTN PRnBI.EM5 A1' UNC'1'AU
'1'okyo MAINICEiI bAILY NLWS in Cnglish 13 May 79 p 2
(f;dttorial: "Japan nnd UNCTAU"j
- (Text]
Yrfine Minlster Masayoshi Ohira returned to
Tokyo on May 11 after attending the fifth United
_ Nations Conterence on Trade and Development now
being held in the Philippine capital, Manila. While in
the Philippines the prime minister outlined the
= keynote of his government's foreign policy vis�a-vis
Southeast Asia.
It was the first time that a Japanese prlme
- minister has ever attended the gerieral meeting of the
_ UNCTAt). Of the leaders scheduled to take part in the
-forthcoming Tokyo Summit, Ohira was the on~y one to
attend the UKCTAD. In this regard, spectaI'attention
has been given to the statement of Prime Minister
- OhIra during his stay in Manila.
The North-South problem is one of the major
items on the agenda of the Tokyo Summit. Haturally,
the trend of the Manlla conference will greatly affect
the course of dlscussions at the Tokyo Summtt. It is
thus small wonder that the prlme minister took great
pains in his address in dealing with Japan's relations
with the developing countries.
_ In the first place, the prlme minister stated that
Japan would introduce special measures concerning
general p: -*,rential tariff treatment to the "least less
developedcountrles" (LLDCs)+
Secondly..t~g ~'j~P t~qi~,ter YotCQd'tr&support
for the proposed Cbrrimon F-una for p'rlmary products.
He made it clear that this country is ready to make
considerable ftnancial contribution to the research
and development. The prime minister also reiterated
Japan's determination to double its ODA (Official
Development Aid) in three vears' time. He declared
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' that Japan wfll malce turtner etCorts to improve its
share of ODA in the GNP whlle inareasing JApan's
contrlbution, Japan's assistance, he satd, will be
Imoroved bQtlL..ln qutwtfty and quallty tor the best
_ lnlerest of the developing natlons.
Last but not the least important was his am�,
, bitious plan for a"buildup of human resources," He
- emphasized that Japan is wllling to extend a helping
hand for the tralning of experts and technicfans as
weil as promotton of.the educational standards of the
respective countries as the primary stepptng stones
_ for the "nation bulldup" projects.
The prime minister pointed out in his address that
the North-South problem can only be solved through
mutual awareness of interdependence and in-
ternational cooperation, adding that the confrontation
between the NoMh and South will do more harm than
- good,
The so-called Manila Declaration mac'e by the
then Prlme Minlster Takeo Fukuda emphast?.ed that
~ Japan has no intentfon to become a big �illitary
power, that Japan will prnmote mutual trust (hrough
heart-to-heart contact wlth Southeast Asian coun-
tries, Rind that cooperation and understanding wlth
- ASEAN countries as well as the Indochinese countriss
will be promoted. Prime Minister Ohira reconiirmed
his government's readlness to abide by the Manila
Declaration.
~ The prime minister pledged to ofter new
~ scholarships for students from the ASEAN countries
for 10 years with an.annual fund of $i million. He also
called for joint Japan�ASEAN actions for peace and
stability in Asia.
It must also be noted that crlticism agafnst
= Ohira's aig'.omatic posture on the North-South issue
= and Japan's relations with Southeast Asia sttll
= remains strong. Despite his forward-looking attttude,
the criticism is that Ohira's statements have so far
lacked concreteness. . .
Southeast Asian countries have reacted favorably
to the measures voiced by Obira., So much so that
disappointment will be great in Southeast Asia in case
he fails to abide bv h!a words.
Lack of r.umerical endorsement fo.� his measures,
mainly due to domestic financial, ~!easons, may be
considered fatal. He wOWd have to push through
adjustment of policies with other advanced eountries
fa this regard. In short, what counts most am con-
- crete steps and actions.
Prime Minister Ohira is thus committed to cope
with the call of the developing countries for a new
international econotnic order.
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POLITICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL
JAPAN-ASEAN: EXPERTS ANALY2E FUTURE OF ECONOMIC COOPERATION
Tokyo NIHON KEIZAI SHINBUN in Japanese 4 May 79 p 7
[Tranacript of Pane1 Discussion: "With Eyes of World Focused on Asia, ~
Special CorrespondenCs of the Paper Conducted Panel Discuesion on Japan's
Role in Asia and Pacific Ocean Areas; Panelists Were Special Correspandents -
Ishizuka in Hongkang, Kitabara in Jakarta, and Watanabe in Bangkok; Dis- -
cussion Chaired by Asia Buresu Chief Shiro SaiCo.")
[Textj Chairman: "The general assemblage of the United Nations Conference
on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Manila gave a boost to the comparative
importance of Asian and Pacific areas in the world of economica. These
are the areas which have shown the greatest growth rate since the 'oil
shock,' and it is the world's consenaus that they will become one of the
focal points of world economy in the 80's.
"It must be admitted that problems involving the Indochina peninsula is
creating a permeatively oppreasive tension causing same anxieties in econamic
circles. Looking at Japan's involvement in the areas, one senses that its ~
_ economic actions have political overtones not limited to the Indochina
peninsula. .
"How Japan could best cope with the situation which involves China-Vietnam
hostilities should be a good starting point for this discussion."
1. Utilizatian of Pipelines to China and Vietnam
A: "When I interviewed Foreign Minister Romulo of the Phi?.ippines, he said:
'That Japan with so much reserve economic, political, and diplomatic clout
can't move to mediate the China-Vietnam affair is unreasonable.' In truth,
isn't it a fact that Japan doesn't realize haa much real power it has?
Although it may recognize its own strength in economics, Japan seems to
feel impoCent in politic.il and diplomatic fields. The fact is that China,
Vietnam and many other developing nations are awe-struck by Japan's accom-
plishments in the econamic arena, and are vigorously seeking technological,
financial and other types of assistance from it."
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B: "The Asgociation of SouCheasC Asian Nations (ASEAN), which was con-
ceived during discuesions beCween Presidenr Suharro of Indnnesia and Prime
- Minister Huesein bin Onn of Malaysia, made mediation overCurea in Che China-
Vietnam conflict, but Vietnam failed to pay any heed to Chem and ASEAN was
made to realize how ineffective it was. That experience re-raised hopes
for Japanese action."
C: "The time is ripe for Japan to play some role in China-Vietnam hostili-
Cies and in the Cambodian aituation. In Asia, Japan is the only one which
- has open pipelines to both China and Vietnam. How Japan makes use of this
situation may prove to be a landmark decision on its future diplomatic re-
lationa in Asia."
B: "On Che other hand MinisCer of Foreign Affsirs Mochtar of Indonesia eaid =
to a reporter, 'We have no intention of having Japan change places with the
United Statea in SoutheasC Aaia.' It is a fact that there is a segment of
ASEAN that holds the view that no political re liance can be placed in Japan,
which diabanded its once mighty military establiahment."
2. Incomprehensible 'Ohira Style'
A: "Japan is being criticized in some sectors for acting too coldly in
the matter of Indochina refugees. They feel that merely increasing ita
financial assistance to the UNHCR [United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees] isn't enough and that more empathy should be exhibited. There
are the unsavory 'refugee brokers' who upon receipt of money, contract to
bring refugees out systematically. Thailand and Malaysia are carrying huge
numbers of Indochina refugees, overburdening their social and economic
structures. If Japan could relieve them of s ane of this load, it could be
seen as a real 'heart to heart' contact."
B: "In connection with this refugee problem, Japan drew considerable atten-
tion from the overburdened ASEAN by announcing that it would accept 500
refugees and would pay for half the cost of building temporary processing
centers on Renpan Island in Indonesia, the site of a detention catnp for
Japanese servicemen at war's end. Can't actions such as these be imple-
mented on a larger scale?"
_ Chairman: "There are also some complaints that the Ohira administration's
Asia policy, more specifically, its approach to ASEAN, lacks clarity."
A: "When Ohira was selected as the new prime minister, the Japanese em-
basaies in Southeast Asia were thrown into mass confusion. They were
_ swamped by qupries from the masa communication media on the scene such as,
'What is Prime Minister Ohira's thinking with regard to Southeast Asia?'
'How many times has he viaited Soutrieast Asia?' Most of the questions had
to be fielded without definitive information; the catch-phrase, 'Pan-Pacific
concept' proved to be an inadequate response."
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- B: "'rhe varioua countriea nf ASCAN cannot fully comprehend the relaCionahip
beCween the 'Fukuda Doctrine' pronoiinced in Manila in August 77 and the 'Pan-
Pacifir. ConcepC' bannered by Prime Minister Ohira. Pan-Pacific implies thc
inclusion of Canade, the United States, and even Australia, which would lower,
by canparison, the acope of ASEAN. Affected by the Indochina conflict, ASEAN
has been placed in a very precarioua position. IC is essential, therefore,
_ tihat Japan re-clarify its foreign relations poature as it affects ASEAN.
There is also considerable nervousneas about haa ASEAN will be affected by
an iricrease in economic activity between Jnpan and China reaulting from -
'Japan-China' [Peace and Friendehip Pact). There are suspicions that China,
strengthened by Japanese technological cooperation, would capCure ASEAN's
export markets. There could be more to this than mere speculation."
3. Awareneas of 'Intimate Japan-China Relatian'
B: "When Prime Minister Ohira took w er, a high Indonesian official said
in al 1 seriousness, 'Th ough I'm not familiar with Ohira as a person, the
fact that Sinophile Fukuda was oustFd gave me pleasure!' There seem to be
s ane misconceptions about Japan. Fram the standpoint of Indanesia, which
has as y eC to normalize relations with China, any aign of intimacy between
Japan and China is suspect, and the Cying together of politically powerful
China and a giant of economics Japan is a source of considerable worry.
Although they may be ASEAN as a group, each member nation has its own stance,
differs in natianal interests, azd unless consideratian is aiven Co the
fine points of each individual national characteristic independently, Japan
would anly be spinning its wheels in its diplanatic relaticros with ASEAN."
C: "The basic concept of ASEAN is one of gececonomic cooperation and strang
political and military ties among its member nations have been avoided. But
even preferential trade partnerahips, 3oint industrial projects and other
- intra-ASEAN economic togetherness h ave not developed smoothly because of
dissimilar natianal interests and suspicions. Paradoacically, with the intensi-
_ ficatim of the conflict in lndochina, economic cooperatiori has had to eake
a back seat while ASEAN as a political entity has been shoved into the lime-
light. How to cope with this changed character of ASEAN undoubtedly will
become a major subject for Japan's diplomacy. Eleven years after its crea-
- tion ASEAN has become a firmly established entity--even its monogxaphic
arrangem ent of letters has become an accepted word--and people are apt to
talk about ASEAN diplamacy. At this point, however, shouldn't the matCer
of considering ASEAN as if it were a single entity be reviewed? Just taking
the Indochina situation as one example, there is a vast difference in the
way Thailand sees it and the way the Philippines and Indonesia view it. In
~ whatever context, we feel that a prerequisite is that each member nation be
dealt with independently, while giving due consideration to the fine details
unique to each."
4. Political Aspect of Assistance Is Ma3or Consideration
Chairman: "There has been a steady and endless f low of requests from South-
east Asian nations to Japan to end the deficit trade situation and to revise
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the amount and nature of aid. How can their demands be sgtisf ied?"
- C: "As for the problem of imbalance in trade with Japan, we h ave passed
the point where we cnn satisfy them with lip service or sending purchasing
missions. The time has c ane when we muat te11 them bluntly, 'Your induatrial
producCs are not auited for the Japatteae market.' Then make it clear ChgC
their industrial atructure must be reoriented and upgraded and that Japan
ia willing t o put in lengthy periods of time and eff ort to asaist Chem in
mgking the changeover. Unlesa this concept is mxde crear tn them, every
time some incident arises, the matter of trade deficita will be regurgitated,
causing unne cessary and unfavorable friction. Japan muat atrike a more -
business-like posCure."
B; "At the firsC meeting of the Japan-Indonesia JoinC Economic Conference
convened in Jakarta in March, the Keidanren [Federatian of Ecoctomic Organiza-
tions] and Nisaho [Japan Chamber of Commerce and Induatry] c larified this
stance for the first time. In effect, Chey said that if Japanese inveatments
are anCicipated, it ia up Co Indonesia to first put iCs envir onment in order. -
Some sectors in Japan fearcd that such straight talk could endanger Japan's
positia, but the actual resu?ts were that about a month later, talks in-
- volving assistance for louses resulting fran the laaered exchange rate of
Indonesian currency and policies fav orable to making investmenta were
successfu lly conducted."
Ac "If left unaCCended, trade deficits with Japan will undoubtedly continue
forever without being resolved. It is essential that Japan show a new
attitude ace anpanied by bold political decisions. It is doubtful whether
the Fukuda d octrine of 77 envisaged making such practical decisions. The
statesmen of Japan must think in terms of whether a time will come when the
North-Sauth problem will determine the political survival of Japan itself
and whether or not Japan will have the will to cope with it in the event it
materializes."
B: "Japan's econ anic aid program is inCernationa lly criticized as being
insufficient in quantity and unsuitable in naCure. This poor perf armance -
- is attributed to the aider's inadequ ate philosophical understanding of the
aidee's f oreign relations and the p olitical effects the aid has on the
~ recipient natian's internal po?3tics; that the aid is being given in a
haphazard, ad hoc basis."
A: "The U.K. and Italy, whose economic foundatians are far more fragile
than Japan's, drew wide attention from the variaus member nations of ASEAN
when they wrote off the bonded indebtedness of th e depressed countries.
Undoubtedly, future Japanese economic aid to an d Pooperation with the Souti-
east Asian nations will have political wertones. The point of contention
is that the aid and cooperation is not being effectively meted aut. Yen
~ advancements to Thailand, Indonesia and othera have ended with the signing
' of the papers involved and in many instances, the projects for which the
credits were earmarked were left unimplemented. It has come to the point
where aftercare follaw-up is of more importance than aimless aid fundings."
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B: "There ia nothing wtiiclt is more prone to broad misundersCanciing thnn
the gape between rhoae who aid and those who receive aid under economic
cooperation arrangements. A number of countriea, with Indonesia heading
ehe liat, have already exceeded ehe absorbable amount of aid for the whole
year."
= A: "In oversimplificatian, we are apt Co refer to the 'North-South problem'
but doesn't coping with NICS (Newly Industrialized SCates) present a major
~ problem for Japan? Although 'primary products' is being made the front and _
center problem, it seems essential that the Norrh-South problem be viewed
_ from the etandpoint thaC Japan is required to purchase manufactured producCa
from deveLoping countries."
5. Regianal Understanding Still Insufficient
- Chairman: "There seems to be a difference in perspective of Southeast
Asia as seen through the eyes of Japan and of those of Europe and America.
I got this impression while attending the inCernational monetary related
seminar held in Singapore. Is this a subject for discussion?"
B: "In looking over the business methodology of Southeast Asia, I find that
Europeans and Americans have made more firm inroads than has Japan. One
explanation is Cliat the difference is due to the area's long history of
operating under colonialism. In any event, whether for good or bad, Japan
clings to the 'Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere' era. Take Indonesia
for example: The Netherlands, which kept it under colonial status for over
300 years, acts far more boldly than Japan, which claims that it he lped
Indonesia gain its independence."
A: "Japan's eyes, when f ocused cn Southeast Asia, seem clouded over and
somehow lack sincerity. If so, they are vulnerable to missing some important
bets. In spite of the fact that the world's eyes are turned to Asia,
Japanese enterprises still emphasize Europe and America in such matters as
personnel. It can only be said that our thinking is dated."
B: "As an example of our lack of understanding and just plain ignorance of
- things Asia, rhe Tokyo hame offices complain of lowered operating efficiencies
during the month in which fasting is observed in Indonesia. 'Vacance' in
Paris and strikes in the U.K. are taken into consideration, but non-recogni-
tion of the Islamic fasts is inexcusable. When Indonesia lowers the value
of its currency, Japan is critical on the grounds thatthe 'country risk'
factor is upped; paradoxically, overseas Chinese capital is now flawing
into the country because--to use the Overseas Chinese's own words--'it is
the last paradise.' Impatient with the backwardness of Asia, Japan labels
the countries involved as being no good and unsafe."
Chairman: "4;e have never witnessed Japan throwing its weight around in
international organs such as UNCTAD and ASEAN. Admittedly, Japan is not
skilled at making grandstand plays, but those organizations do seem like
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suitable backdrops for Japan to get iCs thinking and its rationale for its
- actians across to rhe naticros of the world. It seems that they would be
good placea for Japan to make iCaelf knawn. What do you think?" 6. Emphasis on Context of 'North-South' Theme
- C: "'Japan will act,' said Foreign Minister Sonoda pompously at the ASEAN
Foreign Ministers Conference convened last June in Pataya in Thailand, 'as
spokesman for ASEAN at the Conference of Advanced NaCions to be held in Bonn,
West Germany.' But there were no beneficial accruals for ASEAN resulting
from Bor,n. Although Prime Minister Ohira claims that the Chinking of the
'SouCh' will be woven into a presentation at the upcoming general meeting
of UNCTAD which will be ref lected at the Tokyo Summit, Thailand's Foreign
Off ice circles sarcastically remark that, 'Japan intends to use ASEAN as a
breakwater Co blunt the onslaught of the heada of sCate of the other advanced
nations."'
A: "The v,arious countries of Southeast Asia aren't shvwing much concern
about Prime Minister Ohira's attending the UNCTAD conference primarily be--
- cause the goals have not been made clear. And it is not anticipated that .
- Japan will make any commitments which mighC evoke roars from the developing
countries on the UNCTAD scene. An attempt is being made to give Che impreasion
that Japan is deeply concerned about the NorCh-South problem and is mani-
festing that grave concern by having the prime minister participate. The
- focal point of interest, however, is in the context. This fact applies to
Japan-U.S. relatians, and regardless of whether it be political or financial
circles, we should knaw that there is awareness that the dispatching of
leaders or other big names doesn't necessarily mean that proLlems will be _
- resolved." -
C: "It is apparent thatthe various member nations of ASEAN are not preparing
to Join forces with other developing nations in the South at the UNCTAD
conference. ASEAN seems to be planning to discuss matters outside of the
framework of 'North-Sotith Problem,' such as the imp lementation of the con-
trols to guarantee stabilization of exports of ASEAN primary products with
_ Japan, EC, and the United States. To put it bluntly, ASEAN's inCerest in
- UNCTAD is surprisingly small."
_ B: "Japan sees little difference in the level between those which are
classified as 'developing countries' and ASEAN. However, of the deve.loping
countries participating in UNCTAD--those in Group 77--ASEAN are classed as
moderates, and it is not true that ASEAN equals developing countries. For
some time it has been rumored that a conference on geographical problems
would be convened, and somehaw word got around that Japan would play the
 leading role in it. Such a development could f orce ASEAN into a tight spot
- among the developing countries."
Chairman: "Whether Japan is an Asian nation or is the 'Far West' of the _
advanced nations of Europe and America se it is sometiu�es classified, is
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a yet to be resnlved questinn. It ig true Chat at the firit genernl seesion -
of UNCTAb in 1964, the quegCicm es to whethpr Japan ghould be plgced in the
_ AA Group (Asig, Africa) or in the B Crnup (Weetern Europe) poeed problemg,
in the posCure of modprn Japan end in the Jgpan of the post-wgr era, Chere
ie samething of g nation of desCiny abnut Japgn. Presettt day Japan, whose
relgtionship wieh Asia ig shifeing from one of economice Co one of politics,
fogginegs in guch areae muet be eleared away ae ie mgnifested in such matrpre
eg aid ro Vietmmm gnd the refugee problemg. UNCTAD's Manila conferenCp
sh aild be seixed gg the opportunity to seriously con.front and eektlp the
problem of where Japan should stand."
COpYItIGHT: Nihon Keixoi Shinbungha 1979
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'AKAHATA' COMMENT5 ON G.S.-JAPAN JOINT AIR MANEUVEIt5
'Cokyo Jp5 in English 0855 GMT 2 Jun 79 OW
(Text) Takyo, 2 Jun, J5p--Chief of Staff of Che Japanese Air Defenge
Force, Goro Tgkada, on 1 June said at the pregs conference, "the
Japanese A5UF wi11 ghortly hold more pracCical joint maneuvers than ever
with U.S. Air Force, with pgrticipation in by U.S. B52 bombere gnd the
7Ch Fleet, including gircraft earriers."
AKAHATA on 2 June carried a commentary headlined: "Dangerous Escalation of
Juint Operation Buildup," and eaid:
"One of the most important points on which we must place our emphasig ig
that theae planned mgneuvers gre graded up from the conventional grade,
or mere dng figheg, to a compreheneive air fighting with a designation
of rnemy planee."
"It is well knovn that the SDF had ever elaborated milirary plang for
its exercises by regarding the Soviet Urion as a hypothetical enemy."
But the 5DF has not so far openly put this idea into words. The SDF, _
hoaever, venturea to speak about it. Herein can be found the seriouenesa
and dangerous feature of the maneuvers to be held shortly."
"A dangerous egcalation in reapect of allout operation of the Japan-U.5.
joint operation buildup amountg to linked movee to the policy of rein-
forcing military poWer in line with the theory of 'oversahelming superiority
to the military power of the Soviet Union' advanced by the Carter administra- _
tion. The Carter adminiatration is now pushir.g ahead with thia theory in
response to the neW situation in the Far East, Indochina, Middle East snd
other parts of the world.
In this sense, dangeroi:s moves based on the 'guide lines' such as joint
operations and intensi.ficd military exercises in U.S. bases, are worth
paying out attention, as their moves are threatening peace and security
of J--pan."
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bKINAWAN PEOPLE pitd'TEST U.S. MILITARY TRAINING
'Cokyo JI'S in Engligh 0904 GM'r 1 Jun 79 OW
['Text] Tokyo, 1 Jun, Jp5--On the gccident cauged by flying ehe11 frgg-
ments on 2 May fired from gn pight-inch Howitxer uging both nuclear and
ndn-nurlegr warheads, the Naha Bureau of the Defense Facilities
Administration Agency gnnounced on 31 May the regult of ita finding,
saying "it is cnnsiderably -inreasnnable to draw an inference that (the
accident) was caused by the flying fragments of shell fired by the U.S. -
forces on that day."
All political parties, including che Liberal Democratic Party, and dema-
cratir organizations are rniaing voices in gtrong criticism of and pro- -
test to the announcement, gaying "it should not be condoned chat while
causinq tlie accident which endanqers life and eafety of the Okinawa
pretiectural people, the U.S. forces are going to get away from the
responsibility by leaving the matter as 'the cause unknown'."
~ The U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa prefec:ture admitted on 9 May that the
accident was caused by the flying fcagments nf shell shoC out from the
eiKht-inch Howitzers, bu[ they released a"memorandum" on the same day
saying that the accident Was not related co the firing practice on that
day, 2 May. Consequently, the Defense Facilities AdminigCration Agency's
announcement on 31 May was made in confirmation of the U.S. memorandum.
_ and the prefectural people are raising voices against the announcement,
saying "this is a mystery play written jointly by Japan and the U.5."
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'AKANATA' ON SDF 'COMBAT' EXERCISE, JAPAN-U.S. SECURITY
Tokyo JPS in English 0923 GMT 31 May 79 OW
[AKAHATA 31 May Edit.orial: "Joint Exerciae of SDF and New Maves Co
Aggrgvation of Japen-U.S. Security Treaty"]
_ [Text] Tokyo, 31 Mayt JPS--AKAHATA carried an editorial on 31 May
entitled "Joint Exercise of Self Defense Forces and New Moves to Aggrava-
tion of the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty," and geve a warning to the "1979
joint exercise" of the ground, maritime and air SDF, which took place
- , from 24-30 May. The gieC of the editorial followe:
"Since the adoption of the 'guidelines' for the 'Japan-U.S. defense
cooperation' in the autumn of last year, various military exercioea have
. been taking places and unusual moves in relationehip to the Japan-U.S.
security treaty have also been continued. Because of this, we cannot
help but pay serious attention to joint exerciees of the SDF.
"The mil,itary exercisea at this time have aerious substance on which we
musC place emphasis.
First, in additioa to the coaventional exexciaea on the map, the SDF,
for the firet time, held actual combat exercisee of the ground, maritime ~
aud air SDP. Through these exercisea, the three forces will be etreagthened
as compreheasive combat units. This iadicatea one of the details of Prime ~
Miniater Masayoshi Ohira's commitmemt to the U.S. nade at the recent sapan-
U.S. summit talka. '
Secoadly, the 3oint exerciees aimiag at the combat-readiness of the SDR
aere a preparation for the beginning of the full-acale Japan-U.S. joint
exerciee of the ground, air aad maritime forces, based on the 'guideliaes'
for Japan-U.S. defense cooperation.
"It is apparent that the joint exerciees of the three forcea of the SDF
at this time aere liaked to the implementation of the 'guidelines' in
reaponse to the U.S. requeet.
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"Since the drnfCing of the 'guidelines', the joint aeriul cnmbnt rraining
- of ehe U.S. Air Force and the nir SUF, bnsed in Misdwn 8npe in Admori
Prcfccturc, hegnn to tnke plnce, Che mnriCime 5nF ure cnrrying nnri-
, aubmurine Crnining to nagure snEeCy of ehe U.S. Seventh Fleet, nnd the
U,S.-5outti Korea 3oint military exercise '79 team spirit' took place. -
- '1'he joine military exercisee between Japan and the U.5,, or beeween the
U.S. nnd Soueh Korea have been held one gfter another, and ehe military
integrnCion of the U.S., Japgn and 5ouCh Korea is acceleraeed noticeably.
- Needless to sgy that the recenC joinC trgining of the 5DF is heavily
linked ro this plan. _
Thirdly, what to be regarded eeriously is Chat acceleratiott of the combat-
readinesa of the SDF, the full implementation of the Japan-U.S. joint
operetional setup, and the accelergtion of the military inCegraCion of the
U.S., Japan and SouCh Korea will gugrantee free military actione of the
U.S. forces and the Japanese SDF on one hand, and on the oCher hand, Chis
acceleration will inevitably lead to the emergency legislaCion, the war-
eime legislation which will drastically reatrain the people's property
rights and human iights.
"At present, especially, we musC look sCraight aC the very serious develop-
ment of the siCuation that on the pretext of an 'anti-Soviet strategy'
China ig actively giving supporC for the full implemenraCion of the Japan-
U.S. joint military operaCional setuF, the combat-readiness of the SbF, and
the drafting of the emergency legislation baeed on the 'guidelinea' for the
Japan-U.S. defense cooperation.
"The Carter administration sees the Japan-U.S. military alliance as the
key point of its strategy in Asia, and is strengthening the policy of
defeaCing one enemy at the time against the anti-imperialist forces, by
making the maximum use of China's pro-imperialist line. Japanese reac-
tionary forces supported by China, can openly push for the strengthening
of the SDF, and the full implementation of the Japan-U.S. joint military
operational setup, 'without any worries.'
"The Ohira government is actively attempting to enCangle Japan into the
perilous setup called 'triangular alliance' of the U.S., China and Japan,
geared to the Japan-U.S. military alliance, the root cause of the present
intensification of the tension in Asia. We give a strict warning to Ohira
government. Some quarters, at the same time, argue that 'the Japan-U.S.
security treaty has become ineffective," after the conclusion of the Japan-
China creaty for peace and amity, and the iiormalization of diplomaCic rela-
tions between the U.S. and China since last year. But the situation is
really moving opposite, and it is more essential to carry out the task to
break away from the Japan-U.S. security setup in the course of genuine
peace and security of Japan and Ania."
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'YOMIURI' VIEWS IEA MEETING, 'INEFFECTIVE' CARTER MOVE
mokyo THE bAILY YOMIURI in English 24 May 79 p 2 OW
(Editorial: "Curb Oil Use FiraC")
[Text] The Chird miniaCerial meeting of the International Energy Agency
(IEA) emphasized proposals to cuC oil conaumption and expand the use of
coal but this may be difficult to accomplish, particularly since the
U.S. cannot seem to control its appeCi.te for petroleum.
The IEA, whi.ch set Che guideline far oil saving at five percent this
year, decided to mainCain the same guideline next year. And a glance
at the international oil marker tella us that oil pricea are on a upward
trend despite the resumption of Iranian oil exporte.
It would seem that rising oil prices resulted not so much �rom short
supply as an increase in demand by oil-using nations. These natfons
are stepping up their imports in anticipation that the Organization of
Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is likely to raise prices again in
its meeting next month. What is necessary, therefore, is to curb demand
and thus cool off the oil market.
- U.S. Promise Doubted
But we are worried that the U.S. will not keep ita promise to reduce the
use of oil. Oil imports by Japan and Western European countries dropped
substantially after the oil shock of 1973. Japan's annual crude imports,
which reached nearly 290 million kiloliters in 1973, dropped to between
270 million and 260 million kiloliters in subsequent years, including
last year. -
In contrast U.S. oil imports have been increasing over these years.
The total oil imports of the U.S.--including both crude and oil produces--
showed an increase of nearly 50 percent in 1977 over 1973. Md according
to one forecast, U.S. oil imports, which were 8.4 million barrele a day in
1978, will increase further to 9.2 million barrels a day this year.
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Cirter'H htove [nePFeCCive
President Carrer receuhl- decided eo grgdunlly rnise the controlled prices
of domesCiCa11y produced crude oil eo the level of inrernntional priCeg
under his poliCy of cutting oi1 Cnnsumption. I3ue we doube Ctint Carecr's
p1an or the IEA nppeal to sgve oi1 will gtop the oil gluttony of the U.S.
'I'he U.S. Congress is balking at Carter's decision. BuC if the U.S. dneg
not stop using go much oil, the ministerinl cnuncil di the IEA wi11 inge
its significance,
Ay for the propoged expnnsion di the use of
td expand the use nf coal by thermoelectric
cause prnbLemg since Japnn's coal outpuC is
import more coal, However, Japan will liave
of coal from abroad, and alyo the use nf co,
expensive than oil.
conl, Japan has no chnice but
power sCations. But Chie will
limited nnd it will havc to
eo firse find n seable aupply
A for power gtgtions ig more
A1Ctiough ttie world knows now Chat it must uge less nil and more coal, the
shift to rhis al.ternative energy source wi11 nnt be accomplished easily.
COPYRIGHT: DAILY YOMIURI 1979
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('O1,ITICAL ANU SOCIni.OCtCAi.
JCp I55UES COMMUNIQUE ON SEVENTH CC PLENUM
Tnkyo JPS in Englieh 0935 GMT 26 May 79 OW
(TexC] Tokyo, 26 May, JPS--The gecretariat of Che Central CommiCtee
of Che Japanese CommunisC Party on 25 May issued a communique on the
5eventh Centra'. CommiCCee Plenum. 'fhe communique reads in full as
follows:
The 5eventh Plenum of the Central ConcniCtee of the Japnnese Communist
Party was held 23-25 May, 1979 at party headquarters.
Sanzo Nosaka, chairman of the Central Committee, declared the plenum
open, and Comrade Kenji Miyamoto, chairman of the Preaidium, gave the
opening address on behalf of the preaidium.
Tomio Nishizawa, vice chairman of the presidium, reported on the proceed-
ings and results of the preliminary talks with the Communist Party of the
Soviet Union. The plenum expressed satiafaction with the ateps taken by -
the standing preaidium and unanimously approved the report.
Eizo Kobayashi, member of the standing presidium, reported on the mean
atCack on Comrade Kenji Miyamoto, launched by the Liberal Democratic
Party by bringing up the "diapute related to the qualification of a DIET
- member." Following the discussions, the plenum unanimously adopted with
indignation a special resolution, "We denounce the outrageous rejection
of the principle of parliamentary democracy under the name of the dispute
related to the qualification of a DIET member."
On behalf of the preaidium, Kichiro Akedag director of the election -
policy bureau, delivered a"report on the review of the ninth simultaneous
local elections."
The "Resolution of the Seventh Central Comaittee Plenum" (draft) was
presented by Comrade Tetauzo Fuwa, chief of the secretariat, on behalE
of the presidium. Fuwa gave the party work report, centering on the
interpretation of the presented draft resolution.
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In his repdrC, Secreearint Chief F'uwn propoged seeting "mnnChs of grene
advuttce for victnry in the genergl elecCian" for June-July, nnd cttlled on
the whole pnrty to launch a campaign to achieve the four tnske,
1) expanaion nf pnrey memberahip; 2) expanginn of the regdership of the
_ pgrty orgatt paper; 3) further digtributinn of pamphleCg produced Co gee
rid nf nnticommunist poigonnus maCCer, nnd 4) establishment gnd reinforce-
ment of the supporeers aesociaCion.
- Lively deUaees were held on the opening speech by Chairman Miygmotn, the
purCy wnrk repore by 5ecretnrist Chief Fuwa, nnd the reporr by election
policy bureau director Akedn. Enthusiggtic discussions continued, all
the more because Cwo ngtional elections are expecCed to be held. A Cotal
of 60 central committee officialg spoke in the 3-day session.
Chairman MiyamoCO also Cook parC in the debaees.
- ThP proposal for "monChs of great advance" was warmly welcomed in the
light of the experiences in the local elecCions.
The discussions were followed by conciuding remarks by Secreeariat Chief
Fuwa summing up the discussions on the drafC resolution and the party work
reporC, and concluding remarks by election bureau directe: Akeda summing
up the discusstons on the review of the elections.
_ The resolution o� the SevenCh Central Committee Plenum was unanimously
adopted; the party work report, the reporc on the review of the simul-
Caneous local elecCions and concluding remarks were unanimously endorsed.
The plenum pledged efforts for achieving the four tasks in the "months
oF great advance" to win victory in the general election. Then, the plenum
- adjourned.
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- JCP CHAIItMAN ADDRESSES SEVENTH CC PLENUM
Opening Speech by Miyamoto
Tokyo JPS in English 0900 GMT 24 May 79 OW
[TexC] Tokyo, 25 May, JPS--The following ie the gist of -part of the
opening speech given by Fresidium Chairma.:n Kenji Miyamota at the beginning
of the firsC day, 23 May, of the Seventh ;0enCral Committe.e Plenum of the
Japanese CommunisC Party. It refera to the question of "the agreement
on the concord between the JCP and Soka Gakkai (Buddhiac organizatiun),"
and on the "proposal on new cooperaCive relations with the Japan SocialisC
Party" presented by Mitsuo Tomizuka, secretary general of Ctie General
Council of Trade Unions of Japan (SOHYO).
Reactionary Forces which hated and antagonized "JCP-Soka Gakkai agreement."
The line of the national consensus on the three objectives of the progres-
sive movement, or the line for forming a progressive united front if it
takes the atrategic view, will surely win eventually. Needless to say
that it is not an unruffled road, which was evidenced in the destiny of
the "agreement" reached in compliance with the national consensus between
5oka Gakkai and the JCP.
Viewing it from international examples, the "agreement" was significant
in representing; the hope for peace and anti-fasciam, taking in the wide
views of relio1lonists and communists. The undercover forces scheming
night anr.' uay Co align Japanese politics inCo reaction and fasciam, par-
ticulariy hated and antagonized the "agreement." �
It must be said at this time that although advocating the separaCion
between government and religion, motivated by the issue on freedom of
- speech and publication, Soka Gakkai has eventually turned away from it,
due to t:heir continuation of support for the Komei party. Not to say
of the iryeaponsible attitude taken by Soka Gakkai to shelve the "agree-
~ ment," it is on this point (laying aside the "agreement") that many
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- ineelliglble, people, tncluding membcrs of Sokn Cnkkui 8Snccre in Cheir
religioug belief, nre becnming suspicioua nnd critical. Ir ugrces with
the cuurse dE developmenC of the modern eonieCy, to hnve every religidiiiKt
_ adhere to frpedom of religious belief, and deny the ahackle tn yuppnrC a
specif ic politicul party, and the religion and the government will make
advances on the bagis of separaCe interior rules.
Ir does noC coneradice the freedom of religion for religionisCs and
religious orgnnizntions ro join in the efforC to eatablish a broad
national congensus for peace and anri-fascism. Ir is a maeter relaeed
to the political Ereedom o� religionists.
Tomizuka 5taCement nnd 50HY0's ;uture
IC neede no argument to eay Chat the compulsory voting for a specific
political parCy, held for a long time by the General Council of Trade
Unions of Japan (SOHYO) and the Confederation of Labor Unions (DOMEI),
is the greatesC obaCacle to the unity of the labor front. This indicates
the backwardness of Japan's labor movement, and also the deep-rooted
backwa rd chaxacCer of Japan's progressive movement. IC is a well-known
facC that although SOHYO leaders have frequently mentioned the need to
re-examine the point since more than ten years ago, they were shelved
one af eer anoCher.
I regret to say that it was my plain first impression that it will follow
and end on the similar course, this time too. If my impression misses
the po ints, for the better, it should be said that the future of SO}lY0
is assu red.
Second Day of Plenum
Tokyo JPS in English 0919 GMT 25 May 79 OW
[Text] 'i;:'.;yo, 25 May, JPS--On 24 May, the second day of the 7th Central
Committee Plenum of the Japanese Communist Party, delegates discussed
the opening speech given by Presidium Chairman Kenji Miyamoto, the
presid ium's draft resolution, the report on parCy affairs, and the review
of the recent local elections.
Standing presidium member Eizo Kobayashi, on behalf of the standing
presid ium, gave a report at the beginning of the afternoon discussion,
on the "complaint on qualification of DIET member" presented by Kazuo
Tamaki, Liberal-Democratic Party member of the DIET, against JCP Presidium
Chairman Miyamoto. Kobayashi gave a detailed explanation on the process
and the proceedings of the case, saying that attacks on the democratic
legal order, and the anti-communist offensive have entered a new stage.
Kobayashi proposed that the 7th Plenum should adopt a apecial resolution
calling for the development of the struggle in and out of the DIET in
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oppoeitiion to the "complaint," and Co call on the people Co raise their
voice ngainst it. The plenum unanimously adopCed the sCAnding preaidium
proposirion.
All delegutes who Cook the �loor unnnimously welcomed the "monrlis uF
advances Cor vicCory in the general eiecCion," proposed on the first
day oF the plenum by the presidium, expressed their deCermination to do
their urmoet ro make "months of advances" successful.
Takeshi Hama, direcCor of the Party OrganizaCion Bureau, referred Co the
significance of the months, poinCing out thaC the disCincCive feaCure of
the months is thaC the party efforC to recover the lag in the recruiCment
of party members, is being puahed to the forefront.
Tadato MiyamoCo, director of the organ paper BUREAU, appealed ChaC the
expansion of the readership of the party organ and magazine is essential
for the success of the months. He stressed that the target of increasing
_ the readership at more than 130 percent musC be atCained by the end of
July.
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CP OFrICIAL AN COMPLATNT AGAINST JCP CHAIRMAN MIYAMOTO
Tokyo JPS in English 0949 GMT 25 May 79 OW
[Text] Tokyo, 25 May, JPS--Koichiro Ueda, vice presidium chairman of
the Japanese Communist Party and the head of the JCP House of Councillors
group, issued a statement ou 24 May, on the quesCion of Upper House speaker
Ken Yasui asking advice of the directors board of Che Upper House SCeering
Committee on the handling of a"complaint" presented to the speaker by
Kazuo Tamaki, the Liberal-Democratic Party member of the House of Coun-
cillors, dissenting the qualification of Kenji Miyamoto, presidium chairman
of the JCP, as the member of the Upper House.
The statement reiterated the JCP claim that the Tamaki complaint "does
not comply with the due process of law on the dissension of Che qualifica-
tion, and the speaker must not accept it." The statement points out the
unconsLitutionality and the unfairness of the "complaint" as follows:
"The core of Councillor Tamaki's claim lies on the point that the rein-
statement of Councillor Miyamoto in 1947, which was effected by the Japanese
Government, is 'unconstitutional and ineffective'. This reasoning totally
disregards the great change in the Japanese legal system for democratic
one in acceptance of the Potsdam declaration, the steps for the democrati-
zation of Japan, such as the abolition of the fascist law for the main-
tenance of peace and public order, and the restoration of freedom to
political prisoners, and the promulgation of the Japanese constitution
based on those measures. This is an anachronistic argument deduced
solely from the old imperial constitution and the old legal order typi-
fied in the law for the maintenance of peace and public order, which are
clearly excluded from the present constitution.
"It is simply clear that such a complaint heavily relying on the out-
rageous 'reasoning' denying'the democratic legal order under the present
constitution, is not entitled to bring a dissension of the qualification
provided in Article 55 of the constitution."
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JCP CC FLENUM RESOLUTION ON INTERNATIONAL SITUATION
Tokyo JPS in English 0930 GMT 26 May 79 OW
[Text] Tokyo, 26 May, JPS--The SevenCh Plenum of the CenCral Committee
of the Japanese Communist Party on 25 May unanimously adopted a reaolu-
tion. The following is part of the resolution referring to the interna-
tional situation:
As for thz international aituation relating to Japan, iC musC be noted
that both U.S. imperialism and the Chinese leadership supporting each
other are carrying out the policy of aggression and hegemonism in Asia. " The Carter adminisCration of the United States hae formulated a grand
design for the 1980s, according to which the UniCed States strengthens
the "policy of strength" and its setup to intervene militarily in any
place of the world. In Asia it establishes the Japan-U.S. military
alliance as the core of its military and political straCegy and carries
- out the "U.S.-�China alliance" strategy whi.ch aims at making best use of
the pro-imperialist line of China for its offensive against anti-imperi-
alist forces. The serious manifesCations of this design are the U.S.
military intervention in Yemen, sending of a U.S. fleet to the Indian
Ocean, the scaling-up of "team spirit" military maneuvers and preparations
by U.S. forces in South Korea for a nuclear war, and the stepping up.:)f
war preparations on the Korean Peninsula. The moves toward an a11ouC
Japan-U.S. defense cooperation," including the aCtempt from last year to
enact an "emergency legislation," are also another dangerous manifesta-
tion of the design.
It is still the most important L�ask of peace and democratic forces to
fight against the U.S. imperialist policy of aggression and war for the
cause of peace and security in Asia and the rest of the world, and for
the cause of national determination.
What we, peace and democratic forces in Japan, cannot overlook is that
socialist China, using the "Soviet-is-the-major-enemy" argument, is giving
allout support to and even actively cooperates in the U.S. imperialist
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policy of war and np,gres4io�, e8peciAl.ly the attempt to inrrvane thc,
aggre
8A1vCtteA8 oI the JdpAn=U.5. m! 1 itary .1111.1nr.e, Comment tng ui thr
"defenue peoblem" of. Japatj, the I'EOPLE'5 UAILY rerently appreciated the
LUP gdvernment's effdrts to enact an "emergency legialdtidn," bring
Japan-U.5. operatinn in fu11 gaing and embark on the new reinfnrcement
plan tn build aelf-defense fdYCeg equipped with "defenge strengeh with
threateni.ng power," as "new moves to Ureak up ttie postwar taboo for
,tnpnn," ttie paper gdve bllout encnurngement to these effnrts. It muat
t,.: regirded very geriougly that the argument nf thh Chinese leadernhip
ii favdr nf the Japan-U.5. security treaty hns gnne as far as td praige
and encdurage ttie "fiawkish" line of Japanese fagCiatH.
In spite nf the unreagnnableness vf the argument of "punishment" and
ttie clear fact that the war waa a barbarous war of aggressian, both
guvernments of the United 5tateg gttd Jgpan Cook the attitude of actunlly
approving the Chinese large-gcale war of gggreggion ngdinst Vietnnm.
While maintaining a number of gtrdnghdlds for aggresgidn in the terri-
tory of Vietnam, ttie Chinege leaderghip ig expregsing itg intentinn nf
reinvayion under the pretext df "punighment," on Che groundg that the
Vietn.3mese Side has not yet yielded to the onesided demands of Chind.
It is a wellknown fact [hat the attitudes of ttie gnvernmente of Japan
and ttie United 5Cates have become a strong encouragement to the aggres-
sion and hegemonist actinns of China.
As a matter of course, a relaCionship of mutual support between two
hegemonisms or aggressionisms has been formed, in whicti ttie Cliinesc
leadersiiip gives allout support to the U.S. imperinlist roiiry for war
and aggression and to ttie revivgl and strengthening of Japanese militarism,
while bnth governments of Japan and the United 5tates approve Che Chinege
aggression. We must look squarely at the reglity Chat rhis relation hnx
become ttie greatest root cause of threaCening peace in Asia and the
sovereignties of the Asian peoples. This attitude of the Chinese leader-
ship means in a dual sense its degradation to "social imperialism" (Lenin:
In which on one hand it supports U.S. imperialism, calling itself
"socialism," while on the other it is resorting Lo the means of imperi-
alism and aggression against other countries).
5ince the Japan-China peace and friendship Creaty was signed, China has
been pushing ahead witli exchange programs between the two countries.
And now a Chinese group led by Liao Chengzhi, on board the "China-Japan
friendship ship," is visiting various parts of Japan. The mavement of
"exchanges and friendship," with the eupport and promotion of dually
hegemonist acts as its precondition, can be taken to mean as a movement
aimed at spreading among the Japanese people the tendency of supporting
and following China's hegemonism and its position of affirming the Japan-
U.S. miliCary alliance. It will inevitably become hostile no[ only to
the cause of progressive change in Japan, but also to [he cause of defense
of peace in Asia as well as to genuine friendship between the peoples of
Japan and China.
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'I'he party Eieverely pointg nut that an immediate and aeriaurj tank nnw
for a11 the Japnnese peaCe, democretie and prngregsive fdrces in tn
rejec:t n11 the tendenCiea nubdervient tn fnreign t'nrCeH nntl maintnln
the indeppndent pddition di the penple in Japan�ge mnvementd, sn thnt
gdvanceg wi11 be madp in their nwtt struggle for the reglfzati.., nf a
= Japan nf ndnalignmpnr and neutraliey, Che dpfpnge of peaCp and the righe
= td aplf-deCerminatian, and againat war nf aggresgion.
The CurrenCg in the domegtic nnd internatinngl situgtinn, as stgted abnve,
cnnfirmed agnin gt hdme gnd gbrnad that the party line whiCh ig bagpd nn
the party prngram and the decisinng nf the party cnngregg hag been rdrrect
and tliat the rnle of the JCp ig becdming inrreagingly grpater. The rnle
of the JCp ig deGigive in marking the cnming 1980a as gn prg in the
people's htgedry df gdvanceg and progregeive chgnge in the rea1 genee df
the word~ Becauge di this, the Japanege fnrces of reaCCinn are aontinually
roncenergting dn fierCe attaCks dn the JCP. The ahnle pgrty muse defeat
all anticdmmunioC attaekg and win party advances, gd ehaC a p:dgregsive
pergpeCtive fnr the 1980g wi11 be npetted by nur oWn atrength gnd effnrCs.
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JCp dFFICIAL AT 5EVE[V'rH pLENtJM COMMENTS ON INTEEtNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Tokyo Jp5 in Engligh 0853 GM'r 29 May 79 nW
' (Text) 'I'okyd, 29 May, Jp5--The following is the lgtter half di the part
referring to internatinnal iggues in the parCy affgirg rpport given by
Tetauzn Fuwa, gecretariat chief of thc JCp, in the Seventh Central Cnm-
mittee plenum.
Uouble Uegeneration to "Socigl Imperialism"
Two hegemoniHmg, or aggregsionigms havp beCOme uisible in the development
nf the gtrategy of defeating enemy one by one at the time and Chinege war
of aggresgion against Vietnam,--two hegemoniemg, or aggregeioniame which
are placing major emphagis on Asia. The major fegture of today's eitugtion
can be fnund in the fact that two hegemnnigms are supporting each other,
and linking together, and that is creating serious danger to peare in
Asia and the world. It ie Well-known that China is openly puehing ahead
wittt the alliance with the U.S. in accordance With gn "anti-Soviet
strategy," which is based on the so-called "theory of three Worlds."
This can be endorsed by the fact that China openly stands on the side of
the U.S. in all troubles not only in Africa, but also in the Middle East,
which are caused by the U.S. The most Cypical example of the Chinese
policy line, or the alliance with U.S. imperialism, is the Chinese
attiFucip in giving all-ouC support to, praiee for and promotion of the
revivai of Japanese militarigm. I made public this matter in detail in
my statement on 18 May which Was carried by the 19 :4ay issue of AKAHATA. -
The Chinese attitude is something conspicuous in the following reasona:
Because of its excuse for "anti-Soviet strategy," China is supporting all
aspects of recent fascistic militarization policy, auch as the guidelines
for Japan-U.S. military operations, emergency legislation, buildup of
Japan-U.S. operation and other issues: China has a concreCe plan aimed
at strengthening its buildup for "anti-Soviet strategy" and "aggresaion
against VieCnam" vith the collusion of Japanese militarism.
In the meantime, the U.S. and the Japanese Governments did not openly
support Chinese invasion of Vietnam, but this is only superficial.
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Thege governmentg are nctually guppnrting China by atepping up pCnnnmiC,
dipldmatic and politica1 tieg with China, nr the nggreagar. Right befdre
the Chineae war of aggregginn aggingt VieCnam, Jgpgn gigned n treaty
with China, and Chp U.S. reaCnred 4iplnmatic relgeions with Ching. This
hgd auch significance that thege cduntries cdnsolidaCed China dipldmaCicnlly.
Thin ig ehe paint of feaeure of nowaday's sirugCinn, Chat two hegemonigma
are supporting eaCh oeher gnd encnuraging respecCive aggrpssionigms.
Cdncerning the revival and gtrengthpning nf Jgpgnene miliCarigm, interna-
tidnal criticigm of it has rpanhed ug only from the gide of the SdvieC
Union, but China prgigen it. How is this gitugtion encnurgging the
Japanege group fgvdring militarism" Hnw ig Chis gituatidn helping the
middle nf the rdad pgrtiea which nade a Curn for apprdving the Japan-U.5.
gecurity ereaey and the Japgttese self-defenge forces? Thig ig indeed
beyond our imaginaCion.
The "drafe reeolutinn" characeerizeg thig linp of China ae a degenCrgtinn
td "gdrial imperiglism." Seven yegrs ggn, cottCerning the gituarion thgt
China was cgrrying on inrervention in Jgpgnese affairg in gn atCpmpC Cd
plaee Japxnege mdvemenCg under its edtttrol, the JCP chargcterized it ae
"eocial colanialigm," in the gense thaC iC ig g"neo-cnlonialigm" under
the guiee of socialism. China'g degeneration hag further deepened, and
hag become ao serioug thaC whaC Lenin Cermed "social imperialism" or
"socialist on one's lips, but actually imperialigt" can be applied directly
to China. In connection with this problem, Lenin made two points. Firgt,
in World War I, whett major pgrties of the aecond international ghifted to
supporting the imperialist war under the guise of "the defense of the
fatherland," he criticized the opportunists for changing their pogition to
the side defending the imperialist bourgeoisie, anr! called them "aocial
imperialigm" as a new phage of opportuniem. 5econdly, algo in the argu-
ments during World War I, when debates went on over the right to aelf-
determination of nations, Lenin made deep analysis of the question that
national oppression might occur, if democracy is not implemented on the
infrastructure of a socialist economy which is to be established after a
socialist revolution, thus making an ar.^'���'^~~ n~^r^^ch to the question
of the possibility that national oppression and imperialist tendency
could arise in a socialist country.
Recall what Lenin Chus pointed out. The presenC aCtitude of China can
be said to have committed dual betrayal, viz., it is a degradation into
"social imperialist" policies in the extent that it has gone so far as
to defend U.S. imperialiam and Japanese militarism, and at the same
time, it conducts war of aggression againat other countries, under the
guise of socialist country. This is JusC what the draft resolution
says.
In discussing the present stage of development, the resolution
_ of the 14th Party Congress pointed out that socialism is "still in the
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proceHH nC Formnti.oi in view of world history," and made analysis nnd
defined in a very brdad perapective the background tn vnrious negative
phennmenn that deviate frnm ehe futidamental principlen of tioCinlism.
Chinn'g degeneration inCo Che "sdcigl imperinlist" pnliciet; ig nne of the
exnmples of extreme degeneratidn whirh hng nCCUrred itt an ern of "fnrmn-
tion" of socialiam. In this sense I would ltke to emphaaize ehae the
present gituatinn can be viewed cnrrectly nnly when elie pdsition of the
regolutinn of the 14Ch parCy Cnngregs ig mainCaitted.
Pr,tictica11y gpeaking, it ig ndw impdrtant to deal correctly with the
eump.ilbn launched by the Chinege gidc far friendship with ,inpnn. 'ChiK
prdblem wgs taken up in an AKAHA'TA ediCnrial nn 16 May entitled "Whnt
is the Migaiott of th e China-Jrapnn Friendghip Ship?" Bnsir pointg of
thig problem are dea1t with by the "draft resolution."
`I'he lagt paragraph of the "drnfr, regdlution." The correctnegg of thc
JCp 1ine, its significance and role gre being prdved in praceiCe by fgcts
with each pasging day. Thig ig thp most important point we mugt firmly
grnsp, in understanding Che pregent gituaCinn. In cnnnection with thig,
I would like td gdd a few wordg Co some internationul effgirs. Vicc-
presidium Chairman Nishizawa repnrted itt Chig plenum that ttie problem of
Y. Shiga and his grdup, which hgd existed over 15 yearg in the relationg
between Che Japnnese nnd Snviet communigC pgrtieg wgs solved in a correct
direction. This is an epochmaking evenC in the history of the inCerna-
tional communigt movement.
This provides evidence thaC maintengncp of the position of self-reliance
and independence, and the position and the cnrrecC attitude based on
gcientiEic socialism, helpg activating "power of recovery" with reason,
and contributing to the international cause of scientific socialism.
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POLtTICAt, ANn 5dCIdLdGICAL
CENTItAL COMMITTEE bF JCp YOUTH BOUY HOLUS MEETING 31 MAY-1 JUN -
Tokyo JPS in Englieh 0915 GM'r 2 Jun 79 OW
(Text] Tokyo, 2 Jun, JPS--The 5Ch Central Committee meetittg of Che
Uemocrgtic Youth Leggue of Jgpan (UYLUJ wae held on 31 May-1 June. The
purpose wag to eum up the activitiea in the recenC unified locgl elec-
tions, gnalyze Che present aiCuation aurrounding young people, and Co
decide on Che Caeks to be Cackled from Che viewpoint of winning vicCory
_ in the coming national electiong and holding the auccesaful 16th Netional
Congregs.
_ Takeghi Hama, Jnpgnese Communigt Party aCanding presidium member, aCtended
and addressed the meeting.
The meeting adopCed a resolution: "Let us organize all the energy oE
youth for transformation, for victory in the ngtional elections and for
the holding the 15th National Congreas." It also decided Co aet June-
July for "special campaign months for greater advances of the league."
In his closing speech, DYLU CC Chairman Taijiro Fukushige said that youth
masses and league members have come to became more convinced of the vic- -
tory of the JCP in the local elections and that tens of thousands of young
people who joined the league activities in the local elections are becom-
ing more conscious. In this regard, he stressed, there ie the posaibiliCy
for the DYLU to attain ite present target of the expanaion of the member- _
ship and the readership of the organ paper.
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JCp MEMBEit UEMANDS END TO 'MIUWAY' OPEEtATI0N5 IN pER52AN GULF
Tokya JPS in Engligh 0912 GMT 1 Jun 79 OW (TextJ Tokyo, 1 Jun, Jp5--Kemejiro Senaga, communige member of the
houge of repregentativeg, in the cabinet committpe nn 31 Mny eank up
_ the operntintt action of the aircrafC cgrrier "Midwgy" in the Pergiar
Gulf, which belongs to the U.S. SevenCh Fleet, gnd makeg Yokoauka in
- Kanagawa PrefecCure iCs homeport. Senaga queationed the government
that this is g serious matter in the light of a stipulntion in the U.5.-
Japan security Creaty.
American affairs bureau chief Nobuyuki Nakajima of the foreign minietry
said, "the clause in Article 6 of the security treaty saying the preeervn-
tion of peace and security in the Far Eaot indicaCes the purpose of
employing the bases in Japan, and does not refer to the sphere of action
of the U.S. forces," and "if one aircraft or one naval vessel has operated
outside the Far East, that does not violate the security treaty." This
indicates that the Japanese Government approves the Seventh Fleet--making
Japan its strongpoint--extending its sphere of operational action to the
sea area of the Middle East.
Senaga demanded thaC (1) the operation in the Middle East area of the
"Midway," which makes Yokosuka its homeport, musr atop, and (2) the U.S.
forces in Japan must report the action taken by the "Midway" to the
Japanese Covernment. But Foreign Minister Sonada eaid "the 'Midway's'
action is not a combat operational action, and in the light of the security
treaty, the U.S. forces are not required to make a prior notification to
Japan."
AKAHATA took Chis up on 1 June, and giving criticism of the Japaneae
Covernment's attitude, said that this lends hands to the U.S. military
intimidation Ln the Middle East.
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JCP SENUS GItEETING5 Td POItTUGUESE CP CONGRS5S
Tokyo JPS in Engl3.eh 0936 GM'r 31 May 79 OW
[Text] Tdkyo, 31 May, Jp5--At the invitaCion of the Centra1 CommitCee
of the Pdrtuguege Communist party, the Central CommitCee of rhp Japanege
Communigt Pgrty sent Choju Ugai, CC member gnd JCP permanent representa-
tive ta the editorial board of the "Problema of 1'eace and Socialiem" in
Prague, to the 9th Congress of the PCP, which began on 31 May.
The JCP also aenC a message Co the congreea. The meesage ggys: "We
sincerely hope Chat you wi11 win succeas in the congres$ and thereby
iC will conCribute to the atruggle of the PorCugueae working claeg and
working people advancing on the road to democracy and prngress by de-
feating the vicious aim of rhe forcea of reaction at home and abroad to
check Che procesa of democratization."
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'JApAN TIMES' COMMLNT5 ON LDP'S NAKAGAWA FACTION
Tokyn THE JAPAN TIMES in Engllah 31 May 79 p 12 OW
(Article by Minoru Shimizu in "Pnliticg Today--And Tomorrow" Cnlumn
entitled: "Fukuda's 'Flying Column' Formed")
(Text) 5eirankai ig a political group �ormed by hawkish young Liberal-
UemdcraCic ParCy (LUP) bietmen once known for their extremisC views.
When ehe 30 or go conservative young Turks grouped together in 1973
during the Tanaka cabinet days, they aealed their bond with blood, a
ceremony rarely uaed since ancient times. The group was sharply critical
of the gnvernment and the ruling LDP executive in everything from foreign
pnlicy, auch as Japan-China relationa, to domestic iseuea. Their worda
and deeds drew grave interest in political and other circles.
Seirankai Group
In the past year or so, however, this moat rightist group wiChin Che LDP
has not been very active. Indeed, ita very existence is now at atake
with its membership reduced to scarcely more than 10 persona. Recently,
one of the Seirankai leadera, former agriculture, forestry and fisheries
(AFF) Minister Ichiro Nakagawa, has even formed his own policy group,
Jiyu Kakushin Doyukai (Liberal ReformieC Aeaociatea). In addition to
5hintaro Iahihara, Eiichi Nakeo and aeveral other Seirankai membera, this
17-member policy group also includea members from the Fukuda, Nakasone
and neutral factiona of the LDP. Nominally, the group is led by a man
from one of the LDP's neutral factiens, fomer AFF Minister Shiro
Hasegawa, but everyone in ttte LDP agreea Chat Nakagawa is the real leader.
With the inauguration of this new policy group, Seirankai has all but
_ ceased its activitiea.
Nakagawa's move to set up his own policy group paxtly atema from a aplit -
within Seirankai during last year's LDP presidential election.
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Naktiuttwn'� nll-dut supporC Enr fnrmer 1lrime MlniHter mukeu F'ukldn duri.n};
the clectton wng nppdsEd by some Seirnnkgi memUers, und tht upqhat wny
that Nakngnwg'g hnld within the grdup weakpned. Tn mgke up for this
],ngg nf aupporC, Ngkagawg geC ouC Co bring CngeCher hia other supporCers
nutgide ehe Seirgnkai rgnka. Hence, these 17 lower houge LDP members
whd jdined his new group are nor only nlose to Nakggawa bur gre glgo pro-
Fukuda.
A prdtege nf ehe late Bgnboku bhno--one nf the parCy-politicign leaders
in the pngCwgr conservaCive pgrCy, Ngkagawa ie widely reggrded ttg a
future leader of the Lbp righe wing. Bue hgving gpent 10 years or so in
LUP politicg without affiligCion wiCh gny mgjor intraparty fgceion,
Ngkggawg knowg only too we11 ehe exCenC of power wielded by factional
groupg. Hence, in recent yearg, he has vigorougly campgigned for the
abolition of intraparey factiona, arguing for its necessity in Che name
nf parey reform.
NnC FgcCional Organization
Like 5eirankai, Nakagawa's newly-formed group has also called itself u
policy group attd not a factional organization. But few people within
the LbP and elsewhere will take such protestaCion at its fuce value.
5uch gkepCicism is noC altogether unreasonable. AfCer all, when Fukuda,
the candidate he had campaigned for so actively, was edged out by the
present prime minister, Masayoshi Ohira, during last year's LDP presi-
dential election, Nakagawa himself said, "we were defeated by the combi-
nation of the Ohira and Tanaka factions. Without a powerful faction,
winning a parCy presidential election is imposstble."
Commenting on his own newly-formed group, Nakagawa said, "I don't have
that much money to form and maintain a faction. Therefore, the new
group should be regarded as a policy-oriented grouping of like-minded
friends in the LDP."
What is more, he said, "those people who form their own faction invari-
ably aim at the party preaidency and the prime ministership. But as for
myself, I don't think I have the potential to become a prime minister."
Nakagawa Group
While Nakagawa has brushed aside the allegation that his policy group
is another intraparty faction, he has made no attemvt to deny categorically
the view held by other people in the LDP that his group is a de facto
Nakagawa faction.
Anyway, it is an open secret in political circles that both Nakagawa
and his close allies want to turn the group into a formal Nakagawa fac-
tion in the near future. Nakagawa's present reluctance to call a spade
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n spgde is perhaps due Cn the fanC Chae it was he himaelf who hgd cnlled
fnr Che abolition of facCiona. Furehermore, ie would be inappropriare
for NakaRawg en declare openly thaC hie new policy group ie in fact n
faceion eince eome of the young LDP DieC members who joined his group
nre eleo currently affiliated with other facCione.
The pase ehree years or eo have wiCnessed Che emergence of one policy
group afCer anoCher within the LDP. In fact, iC wae almost fashionable
to seC up such policy groupe, which were eupposed Co replace inCrnparty
factions ae parC of Che LDP reform progrgm. BuC factiona continued Co
exist in fact, if not in name.
party PreaidenCial Election
Follnwing last year's ineroduction of a party presidential election
- pgrCicipated in by all parey membera, the faction eystem hue been revived
completeLy and openly wiChin Che LDP. Aa a result, the various policy
groups have been swept out of action.
Given such a situation, it is highly unlikelv that Nakagawa, who is known
for his shrewd reading of political winds, would not set up a policy group
in the true sense of the term.
What is his objective then? Nakagawa is known to be very close to former
chief cabinet secretary Shintaro Abe, heir apparent to Che largest LDP
faction now led by former prime minister Takeo Fukuda. BoCh Nakagawa and
Abe are now allegedly cooking up a plan Co bring all right-wing forces
into their fold in order to capture the party leaderahip. According to
this scheme, Nakagawa would let Abe be party presidenC with himself serving
as deputy.
- There is strong indication that Nakagawa's policy group is actually a
flying column of Fukuda's faction. If that is the case, the present
LDP leadership faction under Ohira cannot affcru to ignore what Nakagawa
has been doing recently.
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'AKAHATA' SCORES JAPAN'S SUPPORT FOR POL POT REGIME
Tokyo JPS in English 0901 GMT 1 Jun 79 OW
[TexC] Tokyo, 1 Jun, JPS--Foreign Minister Sunao Sonoda in the house -
of represenCatives cabineC committee on 31 May said that Che Japanese
Government is going to recognize the non-subatantial "Pol Pot Regime"
ae the legitimate government of Cambodia. On the requeaC for aid, in-
cluding medicines, from that regi�