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TOSHIHIRO NIKAI

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 4, 2019
Abe considering keeping Nikai as LDP secretary general, sources say
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering keeping Toshihiro Nikai as secretary-general of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party when he revamps the party executive lineup next week, sources said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 16, 2019
LDP executive Nikai gripes about Japanese and U.S. inaction on North Korea's 'projectile' launches
Toshihiro Nikai, secretary-general of the conservative ruling Liberal Democratic Party, expressed dissatisfaction Friday with what he sees as inaction by Tokyo and Washington over the recent projectiles launched by North Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 25, 2019
Japan's ruling coalition aims to win majority of seats available in Upper House election
The ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito aim to win a majority of the seats up for grabs in the upcoming Upper House election, a senior ruling party lawmaker said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 24, 2019
Chinese President Xi vows to visit Japan in June to attend G20 summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday told the secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party that he will visit Japan in June to attend this year's summit of the Group of 20 major economies in Osaka.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 13, 2019
LDP Secretary-General Toshihiro Nikai to visit China in late April
Toshihiro Nikai, secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has said he will visit China from April 24 to 29 as a special envoy of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 7, 2019
Japan's top government spokesman, Yoshihide Suga, among post-Abe candidates, LDP heavyweight says
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga is among those who may take over the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who also serves as LDP president, the party's secretary-general has said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 14, 2019
Abe rules out fourth term as head of Japan's LDP amid talk of tweaking rules to allow another run
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suggested Thursday he has no intention of serving another four-year term as president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party when his third term expires in September 2021.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 4, 2019
Tensions within Japan's LDP rise over backing of ex-DPJ heavyweight Goshi Hosono in Shizuoka poll
The two factions at the heart of the battle have a long history of conflict.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2018
Not having children is 'selfish': LDP heavyweight Toshihiro Nikai
A leading Liberal Democratic Party official on Tuesday called people opting not to have children "selfish," in the latest controversial remark from a politician of the ruling party urging people to have babies.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 11, 2018
If Niigata gubernatorial race was a litmus test, Abe and Nikai passed
In a tight contest with implications for Abe's political fortunes and nuclear power policy, Hideyo Hanazumi beat Chikako Ikeda, who had the support of five major opposition parties.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 28, 2017
LDP Secretary-General Toshihiro Nikai invites Xi to visit Tokyo next year amid warming ties with Beijing
A ruling party heavyweight has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Tokyo next year, as the two countries show promising signs of strengthening their sometimes strained relations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / Decision 2017
Oct 11, 2017
LDP's secretary-general says election loss 'impossible,' the party is not in danger
As Japan braces for a snap election later this month, Toshihiro Nikai, the No. 2 man of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, on Wednesday dismissed it as "impossible" that his party will lose big enough to put the leadership of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the LDP in jeopardy.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 3, 2017
Kishida named LDP policy chief, freeing him to run against Abe for party presidency next year
Move appears to be compromise, bringing former foreign minister one step closer to his widely rumored bid to lead Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 12, 2017
Historical issues should not impede ties with Japan, South Korean President Moon Jae-in says
South Korean President Moon Jae-in told an envoy of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that the “comfort women” issue shouldn't impact the development of bilateral ties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 12, 2017
South Korea urges Japan to be cautious when commenting on 'comfort women' issue
South Korea has urged Japan to be cautious when making remarks about the "comfort women" issue, in light of controversial comments made by a Diet member, a South Korean Foreign Ministry official said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 31, 2017
LDP heavyweight Nikai looks to visit Seoul in June, meet with Moon
Toshihiro Nikai, secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is planning to visit South Korea in early June and meet with President Moon Jae-in, an LDP lawmaker said Tuesday.
JAPAN
May 29, 2017
Japanese and Chinese ruling parties to huddle in August in bid to improve ties
Japan's ruling coalition and China's Communist Party will hold consultative talks in Tokyo in early August to discuss ways to improve ties between the two countries, a Japanese party official said Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 16, 2017
Xi tells LDP's Nikai he wants to move bilateral relations in 'right direction'
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday told the secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party that he wants to move bilateral relations in the "right direction" by overcoming difficulties.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 12, 2017
LDP exec Nikai to attend Beijing forum, deliver letter from Abe to Xi
A veteran member of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will attend an international economic forum opening Sunday in Beijing, and plans to deliver a letter from Abe to Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 23, 2017
LDP heavyweight Nikai backs Abe for third term as ruling party chief
Ruling Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Toshihiro Nikai has expressed support for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe serving a third term as party president, while also ruling out a general election in the near future.

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