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Japan: Kishida Set to Become Prime Minister

Former Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) policy Chief Fumio Kishida outpaced popular reformer Taro Kono and won the party leadership vote after a run-off race.

Kishida will succeed outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, the announcement will be made on Monday, October 4.

Kishida secured 257 votes when compared to Kono’s 170.

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