Restoring trust seen as key after runoff in Japan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Restoring trust seen as key after runoff in Japan

China Daily  

By Jiang Xueqing in Tokyo and Mo Jingxi in Beijing | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-28 07:15 Shigeru Ishiba celebrates in Tokyo on Friday after being elected as the new head of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party. HIRO KOMAE/POOL/AFP Shigeru Ishiba, who is expected to be Japan's next prime minister after being elected the leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party in a runoff election on Friday, needs to lead the party in regaining public trust, according to analysts. Ishiba, 67, a former defense minister and former LDP secretary-general, defeated Sanae Takaichi, 63, the economic security minister, by securing 215 votes to Takaichi's 194 in the one-on-one runoff. Ishiba is expected to be elected as Japan's 102nd prime minister at an extraordinary Diet session to be convened on Tuesday, Jiji Press reported. At a regular news conference on Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that China has noted the election result, emphasizing that "it is Japan's domestic affair.

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Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM

China Daily  

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi attend a session on the day lawmakers vote to elect the new prime minister, at the Lower House of Parliament in Tokyo, Japan Nov 11, 2024. Shigeru Ishiba was reelected as Japan's 103rd prime minister on Monday in a House of Representatives runoff election, securing 221 votes. Ishiba's reelection …

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM

China Daily  

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi attend a session on the day lawmakers vote to elect the new prime minister, at the Lower House of Parliament in Tokyo, Japan Nov 11, 2024. Shigeru Ishiba was reelected as Japan's 103rd prime minister on Monday in a House of Representatives runoff election, securing 221 votes. Ishiba's reelection …

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM

China Daily  

By JIANG XUEQING in Tokyo | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-12 09:33 Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi attend a session on the day lawmakers vote to elect the new prime minister, at the Lower House of Parliament in Tokyo, Japan Nov 11, 2024. Shigeru Ishiba was reelected as Japan's 103rd prime minister on Monday …

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM

China Daily  

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi attend a session on the day lawmakers vote to elect the new prime minister, at the Lower House of Parliament in Tokyo, Japan Nov 11, 2024. Shigeru Ishiba was reelected as Japan's 103rd prime minister on Monday in a House of Representatives runoff election, securing 221 votes. Ishiba's reelection …

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan's parliament reelects Ishiba as PM

China Daily  

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi attend a session on the day lawmakers vote to elect the new prime minister, at the Lower House of Parliament in Tokyo, Japan Nov 11, 2024. Shigeru Ishiba was reelected as Japan's 103rd prime minister on Monday in a House of Representatives runoff election, securing 221 votes. Ishiba's reelection …

Lawmakers vote to keep embattled Ishiba as Japan PM
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1 month, 1 week ago

Lawmakers vote to keep embattled Ishiba as Japan PM

Raw Story  

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba kept his job in a parliamentary vote on Monday, despite having led the ruling coalition to its worst general election result in 15 years. Lawmakers appointed former defence minister Ishiba head of a minority government -- meaning he may face political gridlock, or need to compromise to pass new bills. as the prime minister," announced …

Japan’s reelected Prime Minister Ishiba vows to step up reform
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Japan’s reelected Prime Minister Ishiba vows to step up reform

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pledged to take tougher measures against misuse of political funds after he was reelected by parliament Monday following a major loss in the polls last month by his governing coalition. A staff member at parliament puts up two names, Shigeru Ishiba, right, and Yoshihiko Noda for a runoff vote for a new prime …

Japan’s PM Ishiba survives parliament vote, to lead minority government
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Japan’s PM Ishiba survives parliament vote, to lead minority government

Al Jazeera  

Japanese legislators have voted for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to stay on, after his scandal-tarnished coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a lower house election last month. Following the parliament’s vote on Monday, Ishiba must run a fragile minority government as Donald Trump regains control in main ally the United States, tension rises with rivals China and North Korea, and …

Instability can cut short tenures of future Japanese leaders
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Instability can cut short tenures of future Japanese leaders

China Daily  

By CAI HONG | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-08 07:38 As Japan prepares for a special parliamentary session on Monday to elect a new leader, experts have warned of the possibility of "revolving door" leadership in the country for a period of time with an electoral deadlock leading to political instability and triggering intense maneuvers among different political parties. Leader of …

Instability can cut short tenures of future Japanese leaders
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Instability can cut short tenures of future Japanese leaders

China Daily  

By CAI HONG | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-11-08 07:38 As Japan prepares for a special parliamentary session on Monday to elect a new leader, experts have warned of the possibility of "revolving door" leadership in the country for a period of time with an electoral deadlock leading to political instability and triggering intense maneuvers among different political parties. Leader of …

Instability can cut short tenures of future Japanese leaders
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Instability can cut short tenures of future Japanese leaders

China Daily  

As Japan prepares for a special parliamentary session on Monday to elect a new leader, experts have warned of the possibility of "revolving door" leadership in the country for a period of time with an electoral deadlock leading to political instability and triggering intense maneuvers among different political parties. Leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and incumbent Prime Minister …

Instability can cut short tenures of future Japanese leaders
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Instability can cut short tenures of future Japanese leaders

China Daily  

As Japan prepares for a special parliamentary session on Monday to elect a new leader, experts have warned of the possibility of "revolving door" leadership in the country for a period of time with an electoral deadlock leading to political instability and triggering intense maneuvers among different political parties. Leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and incumbent Prime Minister …

Japan's Political Landscape Shaken as LDP Loses Majority for First Time in 15 Years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Japan's Political Landscape Shaken as LDP Loses Majority for First Time in 15 Years

Firstpost  

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has lost its majority for the first time in 15 years, raising uncertainty over the makeup of the next government. The election results come as a blow to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, whose party had been the most powerful and dominant in Japan. The LDP secured 191 seats in the lower house, far short of …

Ishiba's LDP Faces a Crucial Election as Polls Indicate a Possible Blow
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ishiba's LDP Faces a Crucial Election as Polls Indicate a Possible Blow

Firstpost  

Japan's snap election is shaping up to be a major test for the LDP, with polls hinting at a potential loss of majority. The LDP, which has dominated Japanese politics for nearly seven decades, could see its worst results since 2009. The outcome of the election will have significant implications for the country's political landscape and the future of the …

Restoring trust seen as key after runoff in Japan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Restoring trust seen as key after runoff in Japan

China Daily  

Shigeru Ishiba celebrates in Tokyo on Friday after being elected as the new head of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party. HIRO KOMAE/POOL/AFP Shigeru Ishiba, who is expected to be Japan's next prime minister after being elected the leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party in a runoff election on Friday, needs to lead the party in regaining public trust, according …

Japan's Shigeru Ishiba is set to become prime minister
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Japan's Shigeru Ishiba is set to become prime minister

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s governing party on Friday picked former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its leader, setting him up to become prime minister next week. Shigeru Ishiba, center, celebrates after he was elected as new head of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party during the party's leadership election Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in Tokyo. Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected leader of …

Shigeru Ishiba is chosen as Japan's next prime minister after winning leadership vote of ruling LDP party
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Shigeru Ishiba is chosen as Japan's next prime minister after winning leadership vote of ruling LDP party

ABC  

Japan's next prime minister will be maverick politician Shigeru Ishiba after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party elected him the new leader following the news Prime Minister Fumio Kishida would step down. Japanese former environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi, the 43-year-old son of former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, speaks at a press conference ahead of the Liberal Democratic Party leadership election in …

Nine ruling party candidates vie to replace Japan’s outgoing Prime Minister Kishida
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Nine ruling party candidates vie to replace Japan’s outgoing Prime Minister Kishida

Associated Press  

TOKYO — A record nine candidates are running in Japan’s ruling party election Friday to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Candidates are front row from from left, Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, former Economic Security Minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato, Digital …

Shigeru Ishiba: Former defense minister to be Japan’s new prime minister after winning ruling party contest
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Shigeru Ishiba: Former defense minister to be Japan’s new prime minister after winning ruling party contest

CNN  

Tokyo CNN — Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan’s new prime minister after winning his party’s leadership contest on Friday, following a crowded race that ended in a runoff vote. It was Ishiba’s fifth attempt to lead the party, a conservative political machine that has ruled Japan almost continuously since the party’s founding in 1955. Following the vote, …

LDP leadership race heats up with Ishiba, Takaichi and Koizumi leading polls
3 months ago

LDP leadership race heats up with Ishiba, Takaichi and Koizumi leading polls

China Daily  

Candidates for Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election, Economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, former chief cabinet secretary Katsunobu Kato, Digital Minister Taro Kono, former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba, and LDP secretary general Toshimitsu Motegi stand together onstage before a …

New head of opposition party CDP Noda to challenge LDP in general election
3 months ago

New head of opposition party CDP Noda to challenge LDP in general election

China Daily  

This photo taken on Sept 7, 2024 shows four candidates for the leadership election of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan as the main opposition party, former prime minister Yoshihiko Noda, former CDP leader Yukio Edano, current party leader Kenta Izumi, and Lower House member Harumi Yoshida, posing for a photo before a debate at the Japan National Press Club …

Japan's LDP candidates contend to regain trust
3 months, 1 week ago

Japan's LDP candidates contend to regain trust

China Daily  

The nine candidates for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party presidential election prepare to give speeches at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on September 12, 2024. An important need of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is how to regain public trust as a record nine candidates debate their prospects for the party's leadership, analysts said. During a public debate at the …

Japan’s governing party to choose its head who will also be the new prime minister on Sept. 27
4 months ago

Japan’s governing party to choose its head who will also be the new prime minister on Sept. 27

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s ruling party said Tuesday it will hold a vote on Sept. 27 to choose its new leader after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s surprise announcement that he will be stepping down. Within days of the prime minister’s declaration, local media has speculated nearly a dozen possible candidates, with some already announcing their interest in leading a party desperate …

Japan PM Fumio Kishida announces he will step down from in September
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan PM Fumio Kishida announces he will step down from in September

The Hindu  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, in a surprise move Wednesday, announced he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, paving the way for Japan to have a new prime minister. Mr. Kishida was elected President of his governing Liberal Democratic Party in 2021, and his three-year term expires in September. His drop out of the race …

Japan PM Fumio Kishida to exit party leadership race
4 months, 1 week ago

Japan PM Fumio Kishida to exit party leadership race

Hindustan Times  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he will not seek re-election as head of his party, meaning the end of his premiership after just under three years. Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a press conference at his office in Tokyo as he announced he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September, Wednesday, Aug. …

Japan’s prime minister has recovered from a rough patch
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan’s prime minister has recovered from a rough patch

Hindustan Times  

Editor’s note: On April 15th Kishida Fumio was evacuated from an event at which he was due to give a speech, following an explosion. They became especially acute late last year, when his approval ratings dipped below 30% after the assassination of Abe Shinzo and subsequent revelations about the LDP’s links to the Unification Church, a cult-like group, that had …

Kishida vows no more fundraising parties at Parliament’s ethics hearing over a funds scandal
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Kishida vows no more fundraising parties at Parliament’s ethics hearing over a funds scandal

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s beleaguered prime minister renewed his apology over his governing party’s corruption scandal, promising to not hold any more parties himself as leader during a political ethics committee Thursday. Fumio Kishida has fought against plummeting support ratings since his governing party’s corruption scandal rocked the government. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s resistance to have a fully open session …

Japan’s ex-top diplomat Fumio Kishida to become new Prime Minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Japan’s ex-top diplomat Fumio Kishida to become new Prime Minister

India TV News  

Japan's former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next prime minister, facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. Kishida replaces outgoing party leader Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is stepping down after serving …

Japan’s former foreign minister Fumio Kishida wins election, set to become next prime minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Japan’s former foreign minister Fumio Kishida wins election, set to become next prime minister

Firstpost  

The new prime minister will have to deal with crucial tasks such as addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington amid growing regional security risks Tokyo: Japan’s former foreign minister Fumio Kishida has won the governing party leadership election and is set to become the next prime minister. Kishida replaces outgoing party leader Prime Minister Yoshihide …

Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida wins party vote, to become new Prime Minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida wins party vote, to become new Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida won the governing party leadership election on Wednesday and is set to become the next Prime Minister facing the imminent task of addressing a pandemic-hit economy and ensuring a strong alliance with Washington to counter growing regional security risks. Mr. Kishida replaces outgoing party leader Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who is stepping down after …

Japan’s ruling party picks Fumio Kishida as leader, set to be next prime minister
3 years, 2 months ago

Japan’s ruling party picks Fumio Kishida as leader, set to be next prime minister

Hindustan Times  

Fumio Kishida is set to become Japan’s prime minister after the ex-foreign minister overcame popular reformer, Taro Kono, to win the leadership of the country’s ruling party. Kishida, 64, was expected to be appointed Monday to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, putting him in charge of the world’s third-largest economy as it seeks to rebound from a virus emergency. …

Who will be Japan's next prime minister?
3 years, 2 months ago

Who will be Japan's next prime minister?

Hindustan Times  

Japan's minister for vaccines and reform, Taro Kono, is way ahead of his rivals for the job as head of the country's ruling Liberal Democratic Party when party members and its elected politicians vote on Wednesday, according to opinion polls. Support of party members In contrast, former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida had 22% of rank-and-file party members on his side, …

Japan's Ruling Party Lawmakers Start Voting for New Leader and Next PM
3 years, 2 months ago

Japan's Ruling Party Lawmakers Start Voting for New Leader and Next PM

News 18  

Lawmakers in Japan’s ruling party began voting for a new leader and likely next prime minister on Wednesday ahead of a general election due in weeks and with the economy staggering from the COVID-19 pandemic. With his support in tatters ahead of the election, Prime Minister Suga surprisingly announced he would step down after only a year as the Liberal …

Japan’s next PM must work quickly on virus, economy, China
3 years, 2 months ago

Japan’s next PM must work quickly on virus, economy, China

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The stakes are high as Japanese governing party members vote Wednesday for four candidates seeking to replace Yoshihide Suga as prime minister. Takaichi, with the crucial backing of Suga’s predecessor, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose conservative vision and revisionist stance she supports, has risen fast, while Noda’s chances are fading. “Prime Minister Suga obviously had a problem …

Fumio Kishida to become Japan’s next PM after LDP leadership vote
3 years, 2 months ago

Fumio Kishida to become Japan’s next PM after LDP leadership vote

Al Jazeera  

Former foreign minister wins LDP leadership race and is set to become Japan’s next prime minister. Japan’s former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida has won the ruling party’s leadership election, virtually ensuring that he will become the country’s next prime minister. As the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, Kishida is certain to be elected the next prime minister on …

Japanese ruling party race to determine next prime minister to do away 'revolving door' concerns
3 years, 3 months ago

Japanese ruling party race to determine next prime minister to do away 'revolving door' concerns

Firstpost  

Two men and, unusually for Japan, two women are competing in the 29 September vote to replace outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga Tokyo: Official election campaigning started Friday for the next head of Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party. Two men and, unusually for Japan, two women are competing in the 29 September vote to replace outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. …

Japan yearns for charisma as race to replace Suga heats up
3 years, 3 months ago

Japan yearns for charisma as race to replace Suga heats up

Al Jazeera  

Vaccine tsar Taro Kono is popular with the public, but might not get the support he needs from the ruling party’s local members. Given the pronounced sense of malaise surrounding the LDP’s main rival, the Constitutional Democratic Party, it is likely that whoever replaces Suga will also go on to win the election. “However, we should also acknowledge,” Ida added, …

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