LDP passes rule change that could see Abe remain PM until 2021

LDP passes rule change that could see Abe remain PM until 2021

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe talks to Liberal Democratic Party members at its annual convention in Tokyo on March 5, 2017. The ruling party decided to extend its term limit for party leaders, potentially allowing Abe to remain LDP president until September 2021. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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