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What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
 
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
 
Growing uncertainty over whether the ruling coalition can retain its majority in the Upper House has given strength to a number of possible outcomes of the election.
 
 
 
Japan voices strong concern over Chinese military and rare earth moves
 
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, met for talks on the sidelines of Association of Southeast Asian Nations-related gatherings.
 
 
 
 
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
 
Chinese fighter jets twice risked collisions with ASDF surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea on Wednesday and Thursday, the Defense Ministry in Tokyo said.
 
 
 
 
Komeito and JCP struggle with aging support base as Upper House poll approaches
 
Both parties are stepping up efforts to reach out beyond their traditional support base by turning to social media.
 
 

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