A Kyodo News rapid poll indicates that 47.8% of Japanese respondents support the Prime Minister's decision to omit the word 'remorse' from his WWII memorial speech, with only 28.4% opposing. The omission has sparked media and political analysis amid regional historical sensitivities.

Aug 23, 2026

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Poll: 42% of Japanese Oppose PM's Omission of 'Remorse' in WWII Anniversary Speech

A recent poll indicates that 42% of Japanese respondents oppose the Prime Minister's removal of the term 'remorse' from his WWII anniversary address, while 33% consider it unimportant. The findings underscore deep public divisions over historical representation.

Aug 23, 2026

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Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at 97

Zhu Rongji, former Chinese premier, died at 97 on August 3. He was a key architect of China's 1990s economic reforms and managed the Asian financial crisis.

Aug 12, 2026