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Kishida's planned attendance at the U.N. General Assembly in New York highlights Japan's commitment to maintaining its role in global diplomacy even as it transitions to new leadership.
Kobayashi, 49, is expected to secure the necessary recommendations from at least 20 LDP lawmakers, bolstered by support from House of Representatives members backing his bid. Despite his relatively low profile, Kobayashi has been actively building a broad base of support by engaging early with various factions within the party. He is affiliated with the faction led by former Secretary General Toshihiro Nikai, though Nikai himself has announced plans to dissolve the faction, leaving Kobayashi without direct support from it.
In her statement, Kamikawa emphasized her readiness to deliberate thoroughly and make a decision independently. "I am prepared to carefully consider my options and take appropriate action based on my conclusions," she asserted. Her remarks suggest that she is seriously contemplating a run for the party’s top position.
Kishida, who also serves as LDP president, informed senior party officials of his decision through a series of phone calls before publicly declaring his withdrawal. The move reflects Kishida’s acknowledgment of the difficulty in securing a new mandate given his administration's poor performance in recent opinion polls.
At 67, Kishida’s decision to forgo re-election comes amid a backdrop of persistently low approval ratings for his Cabinet, which have languished in the low 20% range. The Kishida administration has faced criticism, particularly related to allegations of violations of the Political Funds Control Law by LDP factions, which has fueled calls within the party for new leadership.
The LDP, historically dominated by male figures, has faced criticism for its slow progress on gender parity.
The caucus, led by former Health Minister Norihisa Tamura, presented its proposal to Takemi on Thursday, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced financial support and resources for organ transplantation. The proposal underscores concerns about current limitations, including hospitals' reluctance to accept organs from brain-dead donors due to insufficient staffing and bed availability.
China's top diplomat Wang Yi met with Hiroshi Moriyama, chief of the general council of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), in Beijing on Tuesday.
Scandal rocks Japan's ruling LDP as a member admits to channelling kickbacks. Shockwaves ripple through political circles, prompting calls for transparency and accountability. Questions were raised about corruption, integrity, and governance in Japanese politics.
A financial scandal has resulted in the arrest of former vice-education minister Yoshitaka Ikeda, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan.
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