The ruling Liberal Democratic Party announced its policy platform Tuesday for an Oct. 31 election, with a focus on ending the coronavirus pandemic and promises to rebuild the middle class and defend against an increasingly assertive China.
"We would like to show solid measures and appeal to the people — first, how to confront the coronavirus... and to bring peace of mind and hope to the people," LDP policy chief Sanae Takaichi told a news conference.
Voters are believed to be expecting plans for decisive action that will bring an end to the pandemic and rebuild a weak economy.