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Endorsements for Toshimitsu Motegi in LDP Presidential election

Japan ·

Motegi’s candidacy is supported by a broad coalition of influential figures across various factions within the party. Among the notable supporters from the House of Representatives are Shindo Yoshitaka from Saitama, Azuma Kan of Hokkaido, and Ueda Hidetoshi representing Toyama, all aligned with the Motegi faction. Other significant endorsements include Onishi Hideo from the Abe faction and Kajiyama Hiroshi, who stands as an independent.

By Ishita Agarwal
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Motegi proposes suspension of defense tax hike, aims for alternative funding and economic revival

Japan ·

Motegi outlined that while the objectives of enhancing national defense and bolstering childcare support remain crucial, the methods of financing these initiatives are set to change. He proposed leveraging non-tax revenues, specifically utilizing foreign currency assets from the "Foreign Exchange Fund Special Account," to mitigate the impact of sudden exchange rate fluctuations. This approach represents a departure from the Kishida administration's strategy of raising taxes to fund these critical areas.

By Ishita Agarwal