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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Photo: Pool via Xinhua

Is Japan’s Ishiba too ‘weak’ to deal with Trump? Split views on talks

Conservatives urge Ishiba to wait until his domestic political position stabilises, while others say avoiding Trump could pose greater risks.

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For lame duck Biden, an anticlimactic exit from the world stage

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Japan’s PM Ishiba to push ahead with ‘difficult’ political funds reforms

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Lawmakers vote to keep Shigeru Ishiba as Japan’s prime minister

Ishiba was formally reelected as Japan’s PM on Monday after a rare run-off vote in a parliament that his ruling coalition no longer controls.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reacts after being re-elected as prime minister in parliament on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Japan ‘bracing for what might come’ from Trump’s return to the White House

Tokyo is concerned about potential US troop withdrawals, higher defence costs, and the impact of new tariffs on Japanese businesses operating in China.

Macroscope | Japan’s election results could have global ramifications

Tokyo’s power vacuum, and questions over Japan’s policies and its relationship with the US under Harris or Trump, could have deeper economic impacts.

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Japan’s ruling party projected to miss majority in election, in blow for new PM

NHK poll shows the LDP and Komeito are set to win between 174 and 254 of the 465 seats in the lower house of Japan’s parliament.

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Officials of the election administration committee open ballot boxes to count the votes for Japan’s general election in Tokyo on Sunday. Photo: AFP

Will Japan PM Ishiba’s call for snap election backfire on him, LDP?

Analysts say waning support due to LDP growing distant from the public, with several opinion polls predicting it will struggle to win seats.

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Japan PM Ishiba’s defence reforms face election hurdle with expected LDP losses

Polls suggest the LDP will lose a number of seats in Sunday’s elections, with voters focused more on domestic issues than foreign policy.

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Election clouds loom over Japan’s ruling party amid Ishiba’s low approval

A poor showing at the October 27 polls could weaken the LDP’s grip on power and render Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba a lame duck.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba makes a stump speech on Thursday ahead of the October 27 general election. Photo: Kyodo

Man firebombs Tokyo headquarters of Japan’s ruling party

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is increasingly unpopular with the Japanese public due to a ballooning money scandal.

Police officers investigate the scene outside the ruling Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in central Tokyo on Saturday after a man threw Molotov cocktail-like objects outside the building. Photo: AFP

Japan’s new PM Ishiba sends offering to Yasukuni war shrine

The Yasukuni shrine is seen as a symbol of Japan’s wartime militarism by China and South Korea.

China’s Li Qiang and Japanese PM Ishiba pledge stable ties in first meeting

Japan’s new ‘military geek’ prime minister is looking to strengthen his country’s defences and roll out security innovations.

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My Take | Japan’s Ishiba to focus on security ties with South Korea to counter Pyongyang

Shigeru Ishiba’s ‘progressive’ views on thorny historical issues have raised hopes that ties between Japan and South Korea could improve.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (middle) oversees a launch of a ballistic missile at an undisclosed place in North Korea. The threat from North Korea is expected to be a key focus in Shigeru Ishiba’s engagement with Yoon Suk-yeol. Photo: AP

Japan’s new PM calls snap election to ‘create a new Japan’

Shigeru Ishiba’s LDP and its junior coalition partner are almost certain to be re-elected on October 27.

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Shigeru Ishiba wants to shore up his mandate to push through policies that include more spending on defence. Photo: EPA-EFE

Japan axes Russia cooperation post in sign of tougher Moscow stance

The move reflects Tokyo’s growing frustration at stalled negotiations over disputed islands and marks a departure from Shinzo Abe’s policies.

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Japan admits editing ‘embarrassing’ cabinet photo amid social media mockery

The untidy patches of white shirt and sagging trousers captured by local media had mysteriously vanished from the official cabinet photo.

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Should China worry as Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba takes the reins?

New leader has work cut out between bold security proposals, getting out of US shadow and need to improve Beijing ties, observers say.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers his first policy speech to parliament, in Tokyo on Friday. Photo: AP

Japan PM Ishiba warns ‘today’s Ukraine could be tomorrow’s East Asia’

In his first policy speech to parliament, the new leader also called the country’s birth rate situation a ‘quiet emergency’.

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Opinion | Will Japan’s new PM Shigeru Ishiba lead the Asia-Pacific down a nuclear path?

The Japanese prime minister supports the creation of an ‘Asia Nato’ to deter China, Russia and North Korea.

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Japan sees ‘backslide’ for female representation in new PM Ishiba’s cabinet

Shigeru Ishiba appointed only 2 women to his cabinet, down from 5 previously, highlighting a setback in gender equality efforts.

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Newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba named a new cabinet on October 1. Photo: EPA-EFE

Japan’s Ishiba picks continuity for cabinet, eyes October 27 snap election

Ishiba’s choices for finance, defence, and foreign minister, as well as the pivotal post of chief cabinet secretary, draw on party veterans.

Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Photo: Reuters

My Take | Shigeru Ishiba a Japanese leader who is willing to engage China

The next PM’s idea of an Asian Nato is a pipe dream but his expressed willingness to be more independent of the US should be taken seriously.

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Knives out for Japan PM Ishiba even before taking office as chaos awaits

The ruling LDP ‘using’ him to retain power in a snap election expected by the end of the year, observers say.

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Japan is about to get a new prime minister. What will it mean for China?

Advocate of ‘Asian Nato’ to counter China who also seeks more balanced US ties could ruffle feathers on either side of Pacific, analysts say.

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Shigeru Ishiba has been elected leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, virtually ensuring that he will become the country’s next prime minister. Photo: Reuters

Japan’s ruling party picks Shigeru Ishiba as PM Fumio Kishida’s successor

The former defence minister pledged to make the country ‘a safe and secure place where everyone can live with a smile on their face once again’.

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Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s next prime minister after winning the ruling party’s leadership election on Friday. Photo: Kyodo via Reuters

Ex-Japan defence chief throws hat into ring in race to replace Kishida

Shigeru Ishiba will run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party leadership election that will pick a successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

As Ishiba bids to be Japan’s PM, LDP conservatives may prove stumbling block

Observers say Ishiba’s chances are low amid a crowded field, and he may struggle to broaden party support base ahead of leadership election.

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Shigeru Ishiba
A former defence chief, Shigeru Ishiba was elected leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on September 27, 2024.
last updated:
7 October, 2024
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