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To lay the groundwork for negotiating with opposition parties, the Cabinet members tasked with devising the framework for reform are planning to review proposals by businesses, media organizations and academics. The group will then seek a general consensus by consulting with all concerned, including opposition parties, according to Yomiuri Shimbun. Yu Qing, a People's Daily correspondent in Tokyo, said that without a common understanding among Japanese citizens, it would be very difficult for Kan to see this reform through. "The public criticize the government for transferring its own financial crisis onto the citizens," Yu said. "Japanese consider an increase in the tax rate to be a last option to support the welfare system. The masses think Kan should reflect on himself how much he wasted on some unnecessary expenditures." Agencies contributed to this story |
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