I will make sure that restructuring of Japan's economy to proceed. It is important that Japan reform its social security system by encompassing pension, health care, long term care, unemployment insurance, and how to solicit the money necessary to pay for them while taking a good care of Japan's fiscal health. Additionally, it is important that former Keidanren and Nikkeiren further integrate.
60 years has passed in Japan since democratic Constitution was drafted, and global reality has changed rapidly. There is a need for change. This is the reason behind making our position open in January 2005.
It is regrettable. Bid-rigging should not have occurred. Keidanren will keep persuading our member companies to comply with our Charter of Corporate Behavior.
Keidanren did not refuse to revise the law. Our stance is that a wholesale reform of the law is required before raising maximum levy.
I do not foresee cooling down of both political and economic relationship with China. Japan's politicians should discuss with Chinese counterparts frequently to make sure both sides understand the other's intentions.