Japan LDP leadership race

Japan LDP leadership race

Combined file photo shows former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida (L) and vaccination minister Taro Kono, who doubles as administrative and regulatory reform minister. The two are preparing to run in the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election on Sept. 29, 2021, which will effectively determine Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's successor.

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