Japan's Ruling Party Set to Elect Abe's Successor

The video discusses the LDP's scaled-down election due to Abay's resignation, with 535 votes contested. Suga is seen as a continuity candidate for the economy but faces challenges in international relations, emphasizing the US-Japan alliance and strategic relations with China and South Korea. He also advocates for telecom reforms, aiming to reduce mobile fees by 40% and increase charges for public radio wave usage.

What prompted the LDP to opt for a scaled-down election?

• International pressure

• The surprise resignation of Abay

• A natural disaster

• Economic downturn

How many total votes are contested in the LDP election?

• 2021

• 394

• 535

• 141

What is a key focus of Suga's foreign policy?

• Isolating China

• Maintaining the US-Japan Alliance

• Building a new alliance with Russia

• Strengthening ties with Europe

What is one of Suga's main domestic reform initiatives?

• Increasing taxes

• Reducing mobile phone charges

• Expanding public transportation

• Building new infrastructure

By how much does Suga aim to reduce cell phone charges in Japan?

• 20%

• 40%

• 30%

• 50%