LDP

LDP is the Liberal Democratic Party, the ruling political party of Japan. It is a conservative party that has dominated Japanese politics for decades.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to its leadership reshuffle, proposed policy on condo trading, and coalition negotiations.

Latest on LDP

• LDP’s Furuya says Takaichi called China’s sanctions against him ‘great honor’
• LDP proposes restrictions on speculative condo trading
• JIP adviser says coalition with LDP hinges on delivering results
• Japan’s LDP worried about fresh attention to money issue
• Japan’s Takaichi to opt for stability in first reshuffle since taking over LDP
• Takaichi likely to retain familiar faces in LDP leadership reshuffle

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