TOKYO -- Representatives from Japan's government, ruling coalition and opposition parties met Thursday to discuss what would be a record-breaking stimulus to deal with the new coronavirus, though details remain up in the air.
Ruling and opposition parties weigh cash for families and consumption tax break

Japanese lawmakers hope to persuade consumers to spend as the coronavirus outbreak throttles back demand. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Representatives from Japan's government, ruling coalition and opposition parties met Thursday to discuss what would be a record-breaking stimulus to deal with the new coronavirus, though details remain up in the air.