China News Service, July 22. According to Kyodo News, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga were interviewed by a magazine. In the interview, Abe denied that he planned to be elected as the president of the Democratic Party for the fourth time in a row. He also made it clear that Yoshihide Suga is one of the popular candidates for "post-Abe"; Yoshihide Suga said that he "has not considered" the issue.
According to reports, Abe said: "The administration of the government based on the fourth election was not considered." For the rest of his term, he will spare no effort to revive the Japanese economy that has been hit by the new crown epidemic, and promote the revision of the constitution. Abe also said that as the term of office of the president approaches in September 2021, "the outline of the next leader will become clear."
The data picture shows Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
There is a view that there is a gap between Abe and Yoshihide Suga in response to the epidemic, and both denied it. Abe said: "We are cooperating closely." He also emphasized that Yoshihide Suga is undoubtedly one of the "hot candidates" for "Post Abe." He expected the candidates to "show a gesture full of enthusiasm."
According to the report, Abe also commented on the powerful figures of the regime, saying that Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso is an "eternal ally, who can talk with heart." He praised the secretary general Toshihiro Nikai as a "man of talent" and "has the master skills to lead political trends in the right direction."
On the other hand, Yoshihide Suga's speculation on the dissolution of the House of Representatives pointed out: "It is very difficult under the current situation. As long as the epidemic is prevented from spreading, it will be difficult (dissolution)."