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In this week's episode of China Insider, Miles Yu discusses the accelerating trend of financial flight, and whether the CCP can stem the flow of China's wealthy elite from leaving the country. Next, Miles reviews Japan's Liberal Democratic Party leadership election, the upcoming election for Prime Minister, and China's response to the current slate of candidates and desired outcomes. Finally, Miles comments on the recent purge of Liu Jianchao from China's International Department, and Xi Jinping's efforts to concentrate the CCP's foreign affairs and diplomatic dialogue under a more centralized authority. China Insider is a weekly podcast project from Hudson Institute's China Center, hosted by China Center Director and Senior Fellow, Dr. Miles Yu, who provides weekly news that mainstream American outlets often miss, as well as in-depth commentary and analysis on the China challenge and the free world's future.

PREVIEW: Historic Election of Takaichi Sanae as LDP Leader and Presumed Next Prime Minister of JapanGuest: Scott Harold John Batchelor's conversation with Scott Harold focuses on the newly elected head of the LDP (Liberal Democratic Party) in Japan, Takaichi Sanae, who is presumed to be the next prime minister. Ms. Takaichi's political background is that of a conservative LDP member and an acolyte of the late Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. Her victory was attributed to two main factors. First, she was the most conservative candidate at a time when the LDP was worried about losing conservative votes to another party that sought to emulate parts of the MAGA ideology. The party viewed her as the best candidate to retrieve those votes. Second, while her competitor was the younger, more liberal son of a former prime minister, LDP voters and legislative members were ultimately "more comfortable voting for an older conservative woman." Additionally, a major scandal involving derogatory remarks posted by her competitor's supporters helped drive down his support late in the race. This is a historic election as Ms. Takaichi will be the first female Japanese prime minister. She has described herself as an emulator of Margaret Thatcher and emphasizes boosting the Japanese economy with substantial spending, including on defense, to enhance the US-Japan alliance.

From the BBC World Service: The Nikkei 225 stock index in Japan rose sharply on the first day of trading after Sanae Takaichi won the contest to lead the country's ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Then, Jaguar Land Rover plans to resume vehicle production in the U.K. today, six weeks after a cyberattack forced a production pause. And, although the artificial intelligence industry is worth close to $250 billion, some businesses are rejecting its use altogether. We'll hear from them.

From the BBC World Service: The Nikkei 225 stock index in Japan rose sharply on the first day of trading after Sanae Takaichi won the contest to lead the country's ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Then, Jaguar Land Rover plans to resume vehicle production in the U.K. today, six weeks after a cyberattack forced a production pause. And, although the artificial intelligence industry is worth close to $250 billion, some businesses are rejecting its use altogether. We'll hear from them.

The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan elected former economic security minister Takaichi as its leader, and thus Prime Minister-presumptive. Takaichi is seen as a pro-growth leader, and has signaled scepticism about the persistence of Japan's inflation. This has supported equities, and may delay expectations of a Bank of Japan rate increase.

The ASX-200 has started the week in the red, as a tech sell-off offset strong gains by gold and copper miners. Plus, Japanese stocks have hit a record high just a day after the country's ruling Liberal Democratic Party named Sanae Takaichi as its leader. For more, Rena Sarumpaet spoke with George Boubouras from K2 Asset Management. As annual superannuation statements start to arrive in the mail, Australians are being urged to not ignore them with research from Canstar showing about a fifth of respondents only check their super once every few years - or never. For more on how a financial health check could benefit your nest egg, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Canstar Data Insights Director Sally Tindall.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi as its leader, paving the way for the 64-year-old to become the country's first female prime minister.

From the BBC World Service: Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will choose a new leader on Saturday, and he or she will become the country's next prime minister. Germany's Munich Airport closed temporarily overnight due to drone sightings, making it the latest European airport forced to halt operations because of unexplained drone flights. And the French government has launched a campaign against what the Minister of Work calls “the last discrimination”: ageism.

From the BBC World Service: Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will choose a new leader on Saturday, and he or she will become the country's next prime minister. Germany's Munich Airport closed temporarily overnight due to drone sightings, making it the latest European airport forced to halt operations because of unexplained drone flights. And the French government has launched a campaign against what the Minister of Work calls “the last discrimination”: ageism.

Sam Fenwick takes a look at the soaring cost of cybercrime, as attacks sweep across industries and threaten global business stability, spotlighting Japan's Asahi Breweries, one of the latest victims. A liquefied natural gas platform meant to bring economic prosperity in the West African nation of Senegal is at the centre of controversy.And in Tokyo, the race to lead Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party heats up. With five contenders and the economy centre stage, we explore what's at stake for the nation's future.

Sam Fenwick takes a look at the soaring cost of cybercrime, as attacks sweep across industries and threaten global business stability, spotlighting Japan's Asahi Breweries, one of the latest victims.A liquefied natural gas platform meant to bring economic prosperity in the West African nation of Senegal is at the centre of controversy. And in Tokyo, the race to lead Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party heats up. With five contenders and the economy centre stage, we explore what's at stake for the nation's future.

【図解】自民党総裁選の国会議員票の動向自民党総裁選について、時事通信は終盤情勢を探った。 Japanese agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi remains the frontrunner in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race, followed by former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, a Jiji Press survey showed Wednesday.

自民党総裁選の政策討論会で発言する小泉進次郎農林水産相、９月３０日、東京・永田町自民党総裁選に出馬した小泉進次郎農林水産相は１日、文春オンラインが９月３０日付で「小泉氏側近が党員８２６人を勝手に離党させていた」と報じたことに対し、訂正を求めるコメントを発表した。 Japanese agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi, a candidate in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election, on Wednesday demanded that the weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun correct a story reporting that his aide had kicked 826 rank-and-file members out of the party.

Japanese agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi remains the frontrunner in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race, followed by former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, a Jiji Press survey showed Wednesday.

Takayuki Kobayashi, Japan's former economic security minister running in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race, emphasizes his party's need for a generational change and a shift away from factional politics.

Japanese agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi, a candidate in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election, on Wednesday demanded that the weekly magazine Shukan Bunshun correct a story reporting that his aide had kicked 826 rank-and-file members out of the party.

Japan's agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi, a candidate in the Liberal Democratic Party's upcoming leadership election, has said that expanding the ruling coalition, currently made up of the LDP and Komeito, is the "best option."

「給付付き税額控除」に関する会談に臨む公明党の岡本三成政調会長、自民党の小野寺五典政調会長、立憲民主党の本庄知史政調会長、３０日午前、国会内自民、公明、立憲民主３党の政調会長は３０日、所得に応じて給付や減税を行う「給付付き税額控除」導入を巡り、国会内で会談した。 Senior officials of Japan's ruling parties and the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan on Tuesday affirmed a plan to resume discussions on introducing a refundable tax credit program after the Liberal Democratic Party forms a new leadership team following its presidential election Saturday.

会談に臨む立憲民主党の笠浩史、日本維新の会の遠藤敬、国民民主党の古川元久の各党国対委員長、３０日午後、国会内立憲民主、日本維新の会、国民民主３党の国対委員長は３０日、自民党総裁選を受けた臨時国会での首相指名選挙について、野党の協力は困難だとの認識で一致した。 Three major Japanese opposition parties on Tuesday found it difficult to cooperate in a parliamentary vote to select the country's new prime minister, following the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election scheduled for Saturday.

自民党総裁選の討論会に臨む小林鷹之元経済安全保障担当相、茂木敏充前幹事長、林芳正官房長官、高市早苗前経済安保相、小泉進次郎農林水産相、３０日午後、東京・永田町自民党総裁選の５候補は３０日のインターネット討論会で、外国人労働者の受け入れ制限を巡り議論した。 Japanese agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who is running for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership, on Tuesday called for restricting the number of foreign workers the country accepts.

インタビューに答える小泉進次郎農林水産相、３０日午後、国会内自民党総裁選に立候補した小泉進次郎農林水産相は３０日、時事通信などのインタビューに応じ、首相に就任した場合の少数与党の克服策について「連立という選択肢が最善だ」と語った。 Japan's agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi, a candidate in the Liberal Democratic Party's upcoming leadership election, has said that expanding the ruling coalition, currently made up of the LDP and Komeito, is the "best option."

インタビューに答える小林鷹之元経済安全保障担当相、３０日、国会内自民党総裁選に立候補した小林鷹之元経済安全保障担当相はインタビューに応じ、党の世代交代や脱派閥の人事の必要性を訴えた。 Takayuki Kobayashi, Japan's former economic security minister running in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race, emphasizes his party's need for a generational change and a shift away from factional politics.

自民党総裁選立候補者討論会に臨む小泉進次郎氏と高市早苗氏、９月２４日、東京都千代田区の日本記者クラブ１０月４日の自民党総裁選投開票に向け、時事通信社は党都道府県連幹部へのアンケート調査を行い、情勢を探った。 Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi are neck-and-neck in support among rank-and-file members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ahead of Saturday's party leadership election, a Jiji Press survey has found.

Senior officials of Japan's ruling parties and the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan on Tuesday affirmed a plan to resume discussions on introducing a refundable tax credit program after the Liberal Democratic Party forms a new leadership team following its presidential election Saturday.

Three major Japanese opposition parties on Tuesday found it difficult to cooperate in a parliamentary vote to select the country's new prime minister, following the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election scheduled for Saturday.

Japanese agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who is running for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership, on Tuesday called for restricting the number of foreign workers the country accepts.

Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi are neck-and-neck in support among rank-and-file members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party ahead of Saturday's party leadership election, a Jiji Press survey has found.

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自民党総裁選に出馬した候補者。 The Liberal Democratic Party-led administration is considering convening an extraordinary Diet session on Oct. 14 or later to elect Japan's new prime minister, following the LDP's leadership election scheduled for Saturday, it was learned Monday.

日本維新の会の前原誠司前共同代表、８月５日、国会内自民党総裁選で小泉進次郎農林水産相の陣営が同氏側に好意的なコメントの投稿を依頼していた問題に関し、日本維新の会の前原誠司前共同代表は２９日、小泉氏は立候補を取り下げるべきだとの認識を示した。 Seiji Maehara, former co-leader of Nippon Ishin no Kai , suggested Monday that agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi should withdraw his candidacy for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race after a campaign member was found to have asked supporters to post favorable comments about him online.

Seiji Maehara, former co-leader of Nippon Ishin no Kai ()削除, suggested Monday that agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi should withdraw his candidacy for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race after a campaign member was found to have asked supporters to post favorable comments about him online.

The Liberal Democratic Party-led administration is considering convening an extraordinary Diet session on Oct. 14 or later to elect Japan's new prime minister, following the LDP's leadership election scheduled for Saturday, it was learned Monday.

記者団の質問に答える日本維新の会の吉村洋文代表、２６日午後、大阪市中央区日本維新の会の吉村洋文代表は２６日、自民党の新総裁から連立政権入りの協議を打診された場合、「応じるのは当然だ」と明言した。 Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader of Nippon Ishin no Kai , said Friday that the opposition party will enter talks on joining the ruling coalition if the next leader of the governing Liberal Democratic Party requests such talks.

自民党総裁選候補者演説会を終え、ポーズを取る小林鷹之元経済安全保障担当相、茂木敏充前幹事長、林芳正官房長官、高市早苗前経済安保相、小泉進次郎農林水産相、２６日午後、名古屋市北区自民党総裁選に立候補した５氏は２６日、名古屋市で演説会に臨んだ。 The five candidates in the Oct. 4 leadership election for Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party presented their views on wages, regional revitalization and support for the auto industry in a debate in the central city of Nagoya on Friday.

小泉進次郎農林水産相、２４日、東京都千代田区自民党総裁選に出馬している小泉進次郎農林水産相は２６日の記者会見で、インターネットの動画配信を巡り、自身の陣営が小泉氏に好意的なコメントの投稿を依頼するメールを、支援者らに送っていたことを明らかにした。 Japanese agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who is running to become the next leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, apologized Friday after admitting that a member of his election campaign team had asked supporters to post favorable comments about him online.

Japan's political landscape has had a rocky month. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is resigning after leading the Liberal Democratic Party to two election defeats. 

【図解】自民党総裁選の国会議員票の動向自民党総裁選について、時事通信は党所属国会議員の支持動向を調査した。 Japanese agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi is leading in support from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's lawmakers in the party leadership race, a Jiji Press survey has suggested.

自民党の下村博文元政調会長、２０２４年３月自民党派閥裏金事件で、約５１００万円を政治資金収支報告書に記載しなかったとして、政治資金規正法違反罪に問われた元参院議員大野泰正被告らの公判が２５日、東京地裁であった。 Hakubun Shimomura, former policy chief of the Japanese ruling Liberal Democratic Party, asked to resume the practice of kicking back part of fundraising party revenues to faction members, a former chief accountant of a now-defunct LDP faction has said.

① Ahead of the annual Chinese farmers' harvest festival, Xi Jinping called for multiple measures to improve farmers' life and advance all-round rural vitalization. Why is modernizing the agricultural sector and rural area a key part of China's modernization? (00:57) ② We take a look at how China's financial sector has performed during the country's 14th Five-Year Plan from 2021 to 2025. (13:09) ③ A conversation with Angola's ambassador to the United Nations on China's contribution to the UN's work. (24:55) ④ Russian leader Vladimir Putin has declared his readiness to adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year under the last remaining nuclear pact with the United States. Why has he made this offer? (34:15) ⑤ Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has launched its leadership election campaign. Will whoever become the next LDP leader save the party from its crisis? (43:14)

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has launched its leadership election campaign, with five candidates registering their bids. The contenders include the agriculture minister and the chief cabinet secretary.

自民党総裁選に出馬する候補者。 The campaign period for the Oct. 4 leadership election of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party kicked off Monday, with five filing their candidacies.

日本プロスポーツ大賞の授賞式に出席した石破茂首相と自民党の麻生太郎最高顧問、１月２９日、東京都千代田区石破茂首相の在職日数は２３日で３５８日となり、麻生太郎元首相と並ぶ。 Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will mark 358 days in office Tuesday, equaling the tenure of Taro Aso, currently supreme adviser of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

自民党本部自民党総裁選は２２日告示され、１０月４日の投開票まで１２日間の選挙戦が始まる。 The Japanese ruling Liberal Democratic Party's closely watched leadership race is set to be announced Monday, kicking off the 12-day official election campaign period ahead of the Oct. 4 voting by party lawmakers.

記者会見で自民党総裁選への出馬を表明する小泉進次郎農林水産相、２０日午前、東京都港区自民党の小泉進次郎農林水産相は２０日午前、東京都内で記者会見し、党総裁選について「自民を立て直す先頭に立つ決意で挑戦する」と述べ、立候補を正式に表明した。 Agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi officially announced his decision Saturday to run in the Oct. 4 leadership election at Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

首相官邸に入る小泉進次郎農林水産相、１９日午前、東京・永田町自民党の小泉進次郎農林水産相は２０日に記者会見し、石破茂首相の後継を決める党総裁選への出馬を正式に表明する。 Japanese agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi will hold a press conference on Saturday to announce his candidacy in the Oct. 4 leadership election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, informed sources said Friday.

会談に臨む石破茂首相、立憲民主党の野田佳彦代表、公明党の斉藤鉄夫代表ら、１９日午後、国会内石破茂首相、公明党の斉藤鉄夫代表、立憲民主党の野田佳彦代表の与野党３党首は１９日昼、国会内で会談し、物価高対策を巡り、所得に応じて現金給付や減税を行う「給付付き税額控除」の協議体設置を確認した。 The leaders of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, its coalition partner Komeito and the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan on Friday confirmed a plan to set up a panel to discuss a refundable tax credit program.

日本維新の会の吉村洋文代表、６日、大阪市中央区日本維新の会の吉村洋文代表は１９日のＴＢＳのテレビ番組で、自民、公明両党の連立政権入りについて「選択肢として排除しない」と語った。 Nippon Ishin no Kai leader Hirofumi Yoshimura on Friday left open the possibility of the Japanese opposition party joining the ruling bloc of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito.

In this episode of The Korea Pro Podcast, Jeongmin, John and Joon Ha examine a turbulent stretch for U.S.-ROK relations and President Lee Jae-myung 100-day-old administration. They start with the dramatic ICE raid on Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution's battery-plant project in Georgia, where more than 300 South Korean engineers were detained before a chartered flight carried them home. The team traces the raid's origins, the swift diplomatic response from Seoul and the broader questions it raises about U.S. visa policy and the investment climate for Korean firms. Next, they break down Lee Jae-myung's 100-day press conference, highlighting his criticism of the U.S. raid, his call for national unity and his policy priorities on economic recovery and renewable energy. The hosts assess how Lee's direct style and focus on communication are shaping perceptions at home and abroad. Finally, they look ahead to Freedom Edge trilateral military drills between the U.S., South Korea and Japan, and to the intensifying race within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party to replace Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly 15-minute conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, diving deep into the most pressing stories shaping South Korea — and dissecting the most complicated ones for professionals monitoring ROK politics, diplomacy, culture, society and technology. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. Audio edited by Gaby Magnuson

Lance Gatling Japan's LDP Prime Minister Race and China's Influence Lance Gatling discusses the race for Japan'snew Prime Minister within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) following Ishida's resignation. The LDP lacks a majority, complicating coalition-building. Takaichi Sanae, a conservative candidate critical of China, is opposed by Beijing's propagandists, highlighting China's active influence in the Japanese political landscape 1930