Tokyo, Sept 30, 2024 (AFP) - Shigeru Ishiba: defence buff takes Japan's top job

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2024-09-30

Shigeru Ishiba, who becomes Japan's prime minister on Tuesday after winning the ruling party's leadership vote, is a seasoned lawmaker known for his in-depth security policy knowledge. A former defence minister, Ishiba's push to boost the military and call for the creation of an Asian NATO could rile Beijing, but he is careful with his words concerning China. He argues that Japan's military should be able to take a stronger response when territor......

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