Japan’s Abe completing his term in question amid health queries
However, aides and his chief cabinet secretary — who may succeed Abe — say he is up to the task for another year
27 August 2020 - 14:15
Tokyo — Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo should be able to serve out the remainder of his term as party leader ending about a year from now, his right-hand man said, after recent hospital visits raised questions about the premier’s health.
Chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga said in an interview on Thursday that he expects Abe to explain his health condition in a proper way. Abe is scheduled to give his first full news conference since June on Friday at 5pm, at which time he’s expected to discuss his coronavirus policy as well as his own health...
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