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Japan's LDP Urges Urgent Reforms After Election Defeat

8/1/2025

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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) convened to confront its recent Upper House election defeat. Under Secretary-General Moriyama Hiroshi's leadership, members stressed urgent reforms to regain public trust. The panel will engage with local branches and candidates to assess campaign strategies, aiming to deliver a comprehensive report by the end of August.

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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) convened to confront its recent Upper House election defeat. Under Secretary-General Moriyama Hiroshi's leadership, members stressed urgent reforms to regain public trust. The panel will engage with local branches and candidates to assess campaign strategies, aiming to deliver a comprehensive report by the end of August.