Kono says LDP president 'will disassociate cabinet members' if elected president. Xu Xiangdong comments on Kant and modern political philosophy. 'Zionist' Biden: What to expect from United States' mediation to stop the aggression in Gaza?
Sources:
https://china.kyodonews.net/news/2024/09/26358291fd64.html
https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_28590446
https://chinese.aljazeera.net/news/political/2024/9/2/%e7%8a%b9%e5%a4%aa%e5%a4%8d%e5%9b%bd%e4%b8%bb%e4%b9%89%e8%80%85%e6%8b%9c%e7%99%bb%e5%af%b9%e7%be%8e%e5%9b%bd%e5%88%b6%e6%ad%a2%e5%8a%a0%e6%b2%99%e4%be%b5%e7%95%a5%e7%9a%84%e6%96%a1%e6%97%8b%e6%9c%89
https://china.kyodonews.net/news/2024/09/26358291fd64.html
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:45) Kono says LDP president "will disassociate cabinet members" if elected president
(00:02:45) Xu Xiangdong commented on Kant and Modern Political Philosophy|Political Philosophy and Metaphysics_Shanghai Review of Books_The Paper
(00:04:15) "Zionist" Biden: What to expect from United States' mediation to stop the aggression in Gaza?
(00:05:34) Kono says LDP president "will disassociate cabinet members" if elected president
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LDP President’s Cabinet Disassociation, Kant’s Political Philosophy, US Mediation in Gaza
Kono says LDP president 'will disassociate cabinet members' if elected president. Xu Xiangdong comments on Kant and modern political philosophy. 'Zionist' Biden: What to expect from United States' mediation to stop the aggression in Gaza?Sources:https://china.kyodonews.net/news/2024/09/26358291fd64.htmlhttps://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_28590446https://chinese.aljazeera.net/news/political/2024/9/2/%e7%8a%b9%e5%a4%aa%e5%a4%8d%e5%9b%bd%e4%b8%bb%e4%b9%89%e8%80%85%e6%8b%9c%e7%99%bb%e5%af%b9%e7%be%8e%e5%9b%bd%e5%88%b6%e6%ad%a2%e5%8a%a0%e6%b2%99%e4%be%b5%e7%95%a5%e7%9a%84%e6%96%a1%e6%97%8b%e6%9c%89https://china.kyodonews.net/news/2024/09/26358291fd64.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Kono says LDP president "will disassociate cabinet members" if elected president(00:02:45) Xu Xiangdong commented on Kant and Modern Political Philosophy|Political Philosophy and Metaphysics_Shanghai Review of Books_The Paper(00:04:15) "Zionist" Biden: What to expect from United States' mediation to stop the aggression in Gaza?(00:05:34) Kono says LDP president "will disassociate cabinet members" if elected president
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- 7m
- Broadcast on:
- 02 Sep 2024
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Good morning, and welcome to Simply Politics from China. It's Monday, September 2nd. On today's show, Kono says the LDP president will disassociate cabinet members, if elected president, and Shuxiang Dong comments on Kant and modern political philosophy in the Shanghai Review of Books. Plus, we discuss what to expect from the United States' mediation to stop the aggression in Gaza. This coverage and more, up next. I'm David, and you're listening to Simply Politics from China. We start off with a recent development in Japanese politics. Taro Kono, a member of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and the Minister for Digital Affairs, has made a bold statement. On a Fuji television program, he stated that if he wins the party's presidential election and becomes prime minister, he will make the cabinet and the party's three major positions free from factions. Here to discuss this further is Michael, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you tell us more about this? Certainly, David. This statement comes in the wake of a kickback scandal that has led to a trend of dissolution among the LDP factions. However, so far, only the Moriyama faction has officially dissolved. Kono's statement is significant because he himself belongs to the Asso faction. He has previously stated that if he becomes president, he will leave his faction. Despite serving as a cabinet minister, he has not yet left the faction. What does this mean for the future of the Liberal Democratic Party? If Kono does win the party's presidential election and follows through on his promise, it could lead to a significant shift in the party's dynamics. By making the cabinet and the party's three major positions free from factions, Kono could potentially reduce the influence of these factions within the party. This could lead to a more unified party, but it could also lead to resistance from those who are currently in power within these factions. And how likely is it that Kono will win the party's presidential election? It's hard to say at this point. The election is set to take place later this month, and there are likely to be a number of candidates vying for the position. Kono's statement could potentially win him support from those who are disillusioned with the current factionalism within the party, but it could also alienate those who are part of these factions. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Indeed, it will be. Thanks for the report, Michael. Shifting gears now to a new publication making waves in the realm of political philosophy. Kant and modern political philosophy, a monograph by Catherine Flixiu, a professor of political theory at the London School of Economics and Political Science, has been translated into Chinese by Xu Shangdong and published by Yilin Press. Here to discuss this further is Bella, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you tell us more about this book and its significance? Certainly, David. The book is based on Flixiu's doctoral thesis and was originally published by Cambridge University Press in 2000. It's been well received and is considered to have proposed a new interpretation of Kant's doctrine of right. It also corrects the understanding and use of Kant's political philosophy in the Rawlsian and Post Rawlsian era. The Chinese translation was published on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of Kant's birth in 2024. And what impact might this have on the study of political philosophy in China? Kant's political philosophy hasn't received as much attention in China as other aspects of his philosophy. The publication of this Chinese translation could help promote research in this area and stimulate active dialogue between Kant's political philosophy and contemporary political philosophy. It's a significant contribution to the field. Thanks for the report, Bella. Shifting our focus to the Middle East now, U.S. President Joe Biden's self-proclaimed Zionist stance has raised questions about the potential effectiveness of U.S. mediation efforts between Palestine and the resistance movement as conflict continues in Gaza. Here to discuss this further is Celeste, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you tell us more about this situation? Certainly, David. The U.S. has traditionally played a central role in mediating conflicts in the Middle East. However, Biden's declaration of being a Zionist has led to questions about the integrity and neutrality of the U.S. role, especially as the conflict in Gaza intensifies. This is a sentiment echoed by the Islamic resistance movement, also known as Hamas, Iran, and many analysts and observers. What are the implications of this for the future of U.S. mediation in the region? The implications could be significant. If the U.S. continues to play a central role in mediation efforts, there are doubts about whether these efforts could bear fruit in the foreseeable future. The resistance movement's attitude towards U.S. mediation will likely be influenced by perceptions of U.S. bias. This could potentially complicate efforts to reach a peaceful resolution. Thanks for that report, Celeste. Shifting our focus to Japan now, Taro Kono, a member of Japan's liberal Democratic Party and the Minister for Digital Affairs, has made a bold statement in a recent development. On a Fuji television program, he stated that if he wins the party's presidential election and becomes Prime Minister, he will make the Cabinet ministers and the party's three top positions free from factions. Here to discuss this further is Abi, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you tell us more about this? Certainly, David. This statement comes in the wake of a kickback scandal that has led to a trend of dissolution among the LDP factions. However, so far, only the Moriyama faction has officially dissolved. Kono's statement is significant because he himself belongs to the Asso faction. He has previously stated that if he becomes president, he will leave his faction. Despite serving as a Cabinet minister, he has not yet left the faction. What does this mean for the future of the liberal Democratic Party? If Kono does win the party's presidential election and follows through on his promise, it could lead to a significant shift in the party's dynamics. By making the Cabinet and the party's three major positions free from factions, Kono could potentially reduce the influence of these factions within the party. This could lead to a more unified party, but it could also lead to resistance from those who are currently in power within these factions. And how likely is it that Kono will win the party's presidential election? It's hard to say at this point. The election is set to take place later this month, and there are likely to be a number of candidates vying for the position. Kono's statement could potentially win him support from those who are disillusioned with the current factionalism within the party, but it could also alienate those who are part of these factions. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Indeed, it will be. Thanks for that report, Abby. And with that, we wrap up our stories for today. Thanks for listening to Simply Politics from China. We'll see you back here tomorrow. [MUSIC] [BLANK_AUDIO]