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Japan New PM Plan Of 'Asian NATO' To Deter China's Growing Aggression
Japan’s ruling party picked Shigeru Ishiba as its next leader, positioning an advocate of an “Asian NATO” to become prime minister in a move that risks further increasing tensions with China. Ishiba, a 67-year-old party veteran who has served in several senior roles including defense minister, beat Sanae Takaichi in a run-off for the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party, helped by strong support among rank-and-file members.
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