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Shisuikai

Shisuikai
志帥会
LeaderToshihiro Nikai
Founder
Founded18 March 1999
Dissolved19 January 2024
IdeologyConservatism
TypeLiberal Democratic Party faction

Shisuikai (Japanese: 志帥会) was a faction within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).[1] It is led by former LDP secretary-general Toshihiro Nikai.[1] It was considered to be a mid-sized faction.[1] Nikai was considered to be one of the most pro-China lawmakers in Japan,[2] and was also close to LDP's ally, the Komeito.[3] On 19 January 2024, Nikai announced his intention to dissolve the faction, amidst a slush fund scandal within the LDP.[4]

Heads of the Shisuikai

No. Image Faction head Years
1 Masakuni Murakami 1999
2 Takami Eto 1999–2003
3 Shizuka Kamei 2003–2005
4 Bunmei Ibuki 2005–2012
5 Toshihiro Nikai 2012–2024

References

  1. ^ a b c Bosack, Michael (4 January 2022). "The Evolution of LDP Factions - Tokyo Review". Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  2. ^ "A powerful faction in Japan strives to keep China sweet". The Economist. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Is the 'most pro-China' politician in Japan's ruling LDP losing his shine?". South China Morning Post. 18 February 2021. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  4. ^ "LDP heavyweight Nikai to disband his faction following funding scandal". NHK. 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.

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