[Japanese Finance Minister: Our stance on foreign exchange remains unchanged, the U.S. and Japan share the same position on foreign exchange issues] Golden Finance reported on July 28 that Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Katayama stated: The depreciation of the yen has both advantages and disadvantages. No comments will be made on specific foreign exchange levels. No comments on potential interventions. Our stance on foreign exchange remains unchanged, and we are ready to respond as needed. The U.S. and Japan share the same position on foreign exchange issues. No comments on the possibility of joint foreign exchange intervention with the U.S.