Takaichi says Japan takes U.S. sanctions on ICC chief seriously
The Japanese government's response to the sanctions is "not weak," Takaichi told reporters after it was criticized by lawmakers for saying the U.S. action was "very unfortunate."
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Takaichi says Japan takes U.S. sanctions on ICC chief seriously
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The United States sanctioned International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and a senior trial lawyer, prompting the ICC chief to urge Japan to counter the campaign. Akane rejected the sanctions as unjustified, stating there was no reason for them. Japan's initial characterization of the U.S. action as "very unfortunate" drew criticism from lawmakers, leading government officials to defend the response as taking the matter seriously rather than being weak-kneed.
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