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Japan's LDP leadership race: Veteran Japanese politician’s 5th attempt for premiership

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The race to replace Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is shaping up to be a close one. Three candidates are dominating the polls and one of them is former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba. The 67-year-old is making his fifth attempt at the top job. CNA's Michiyo Ishida explains the chances of a breakthrough for the veteran politician.

The race to replace Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is shaping up to be a close one. Three candidates are dominating the polls and one of them is former defence minister Shigeru Ishiba. The 67-year-old is making his fifth attempt at the top job. CNA's Michiyo Ishida explains the chances of a breakthrough for the veteran politician.

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