The 9 candidates vying to steer the ruling Liberal Democratic Occasion held a joint information convention Saturday in Tokyo that noticed a wide-ranging dialogue on numerous points, together with overseas coverage with a deal with each the U.S. and China, in addition to restoring public belief following a political funds scandal that rocked the celebration.
With the U.S. presidential election simply weeks away on Nov. 5, the LDP candidates, certainly one of whom will successfully change into prime minister, jostled over the easiest way to method the long run occupant of the White Home whereas additionally grappling with the problem China represents.
When it comes to U.S.-Japan relations, whereas the 2 nation’s navy alliance has soared to a recent excessive, a call by the White Home on whether or not to dam the sale of U.S. Metal to Nippon Metal over nationwide safety issues has confounded Japan.