Internet reports that Japan held a Senate election on the 20th. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed his willingness to continue to govern on television that night. The Japan Broadcasting Association broadcast a special program on the Senate election on the evening of the 20th. Shi Po said in the program: "The situation (election situation) is severe and we must accept it humbly and sincerely." According to the results of exit polls released by Japanese media, the ruling coalition formed by the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party will have difficulty maintaining more than half of the seats in the Senate. When asked if he would continue to perform his duties, Shi Po said: "The (Liberal Democratic Party) is still the party with the largest number of seats... This responsibility must be recognized." Many Japanese media interpreted this as indicating that Shi Po intends to continue to serve as prime minister. (Xinhua Agency)