Kishida Fumio, Japan’s prime minister, stands down
The race to succeed him next month is unusually unpredictable
WHEN HE CAMPAIGNED to become Japan’s prime minister, Kishida Fumio laid great stress on his listening skills. They were on display again on August 14th, as he announced that he would not seek re-election as president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), heeding the call from voters for fresh leadership. He will step down as prime minister after the party replaces him in late September.
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This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “Bowing out”
Asia August 17th 2024
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