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View all search resultsTakaichi has the backing of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, local media said, and would base her challenge on policies to fend off China's technology threat and help strengthen an economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Suga, who took over after Shinzo Abe resigned last September, citing ill health, has seen his support ratings sink to below 30% as the nation struggles with its worst wave of COVID-19 infections ahead of a general election this year.
Suga, who also told reporters he will not postpone the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race scheduled for Sept. 29, is set to reshuffle LDP executives including Secretary General Toshihiro Nikai as soon as Monday, people familiar with the matter said.
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