A: Hey there, Ken! Did you catch the news today?
B: Not yet, Hiroshi. What's up?
A: Well, Japan had an election for its Upper House!
B: Oh, really? And...?
A: Seems like other countries are interested too! The U.S. is looking forward to working with Japan on lots of things. Stuff like regional stability, defense alliance, economy, and their relationship with South Korea.
B: Wow, sounds important. What about South Korea and China?
A: South Korea said they'll keep talking with Japan to build a strong relationship. As for China, they said they won't comment on Japan's election but want better dialogue and stability between the two countries.
B: That's interesting! So it seems like everyone wants peaceful relations and cooperation.
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Quiz 1: What country is most excited about continuing to work with Japan?
A) United States
B) South Korea
C) China
D) Russia
Answer: A) United States
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Quiz 2: Which country does not want to comment on Japan's internal affairs?
A) United States
B) South Korea
C) China
D) Japan
Answer: C) China
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Quiz 3: What is one of the main issues that both the U.S. and Japan are focusing on?
A) Economy
B) Defense alliance
C) Regional stability
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
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Quiz 4: Which country emphasized the need for dialogue and stability between Japan and itself?
A) United States
B) South Korea
C) China
D) Japan
Answer: C) China
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Japan's Upper House election on Sunday was followed with interest by other countries.
In the United States, a spokesperson for the State Department said Washington looks forward to continuing to work with Japan's government across a broad agenda of bilateral, regional and global issues. Key among them are regional stability, the defense alliance, economic ties, and the trilateral relationship with South Korea.
The Foreign Ministry of South Korea issued a statement saying it will continue to exchange opinions closely with Japan to construct solid and mature bilateral relations.
In China, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said it would not comment on Japan's internal affairs.
Rather, he said it emphasized the need for dialogue and stability between the two countries.
B: Not yet, Hiroshi. What's up?
A: Well, Japan had an election for its Upper House!
B: Oh, really? And...?
A: Seems like other countries are interested too! The U.S. is looking forward to working with Japan on lots of things. Stuff like regional stability, defense alliance, economy, and their relationship with South Korea.
B: Wow, sounds important. What about South Korea and China?
A: South Korea said they'll keep talking with Japan to build a strong relationship. As for China, they said they won't comment on Japan's election but want better dialogue and stability between the two countries.
B: That's interesting! So it seems like everyone wants peaceful relations and cooperation.
-----------------------------
Quiz 1: What country is most excited about continuing to work with Japan?
A) United States
B) South Korea
C) China
D) Russia
Answer: A) United States
-----------------------------
Quiz 2: Which country does not want to comment on Japan's internal affairs?
A) United States
B) South Korea
C) China
D) Japan
Answer: C) China
-----------------------------
Quiz 3: What is one of the main issues that both the U.S. and Japan are focusing on?
A) Economy
B) Defense alliance
C) Regional stability
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
-----------------------------
Quiz 4: Which country emphasized the need for dialogue and stability between Japan and itself?
A) United States
B) South Korea
C) China
D) Japan
Answer: C) China
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Japan's Upper House election on Sunday was followed with interest by other countries.
In the United States, a spokesperson for the State Department said Washington looks forward to continuing to work with Japan's government across a broad agenda of bilateral, regional and global issues. Key among them are regional stability, the defense alliance, economic ties, and the trilateral relationship with South Korea.
The Foreign Ministry of South Korea issued a statement saying it will continue to exchange opinions closely with Japan to construct solid and mature bilateral relations.
In China, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said it would not comment on Japan's internal affairs.
Rather, he said it emphasized the need for dialogue and stability between the two countries.
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Summary
Japan's Upper House election attracted international attention. The U.S. expressed enthusiasm about continued cooperation with Japan on a wide range of topics, including regional stability, defense alliance, and economy. South Korea aims to strengthen its relationship with Japan. China did not
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250721_721/
Date: July 21, 2025
Created: 2025/07/23 07:02
Updated: 2025/12/08 03:16
Last Read: 2025/07/23 07:24