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Japan's Ruling Party Loses Majority Amid Political Stalemate

9/2/2025

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In Japan's July 2025 Upper House elections, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito lost their majority.
Conservative parties gained support, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to resign.
Ishiba remains in power amid a political stalemate.
His administration focuses on dialogue with China despite rising nationalism and immigration challenges.

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Story summary

In Japan's July 2025 Upper House elections, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito lost their majority.
Conservative parties gained support, increasing pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to resign.
Ishiba remains in power amid a political stalemate.
His administration focuses on dialogue with China despite rising nationalism and immigration challenges.