Newly elected Liberal Democratic Party leader Fumio Kishida (right) and his predecessor Yoshihide Suga stand on stage following the LDP leadership vote in Tokyo on September 29. Photo: Reuters

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Why Japan will take a more China-friendly turn after its general election

Expect Fumio Kishida to take a more progressive approach to issues around Japan’s sluggish economy and foreign affairs

Enacting his policies will require greater trade and investment, and he is likely to look to China for both once his election victory is secured

Yoshihiro Sakai

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Published: 9:15am, 6 Oct, 2021

Updated: 9:15am, 6 Oct, 2021

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Newly elected Liberal Democratic Party leader Fumio Kishida (right) and his predecessor Yoshihide Suga stand on stage following the LDP leadership vote in Tokyo on September 29. Photo: Reuters

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Why Japan will take a more China-friendly turn after its general election

Expect Fumio Kishida to take a more progressive approach to issues around Japan’s sluggish economy and foreign affairs Enacting his policies will require greater trade and investment, and he is likely to look to China for both once his election victory is secured

Expect Fumio Kishida to take a more progressive approach to issues around Japan’s sluggish economy and foreign affairs

Enacting his policies will require greater trade and investment, and he is likely to look to China for both once his election victory is secured