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The outspoken former leader supports Russia’s annexation of Crimea and has apologised for Japanese war crimes
Dispute over strategic island moves towards resolution after 17 years
The Japanese leader makes the economy his top priority
Short prime ministerial careers are the norm
Beijing may be seeking to drive a wedge between Washington and Tokyo
Five per cent cut makes sense but there is still no consensus on debt
Japanese elections leave reformist party weakened
Japanese premier will have to hold the position longer than his predecessors
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