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Shisuikai
志帥会
LeaderToshihiro Nikai
Founder
Founded1999
IdeologySocial conservatism
Conservatism
Big Tent
TypeLiberal Democratic Party faction

Shisuikai (Japanese: 志帥会) is a faction within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).[1] It is led by former LDP secretary-general Toshihiro Nikai.[1] It is considered to be a mid-sized faction.[1] Nikai is considered to be one of the most pro-China lawmakers in Japan,[2] and is also close to LDP's ally, the Komeito.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Bosack, Michael. "The Evolution of LDP Factions - Tokyo Review". Retrieved 2022-09-10.
  2. ^ "A powerful faction in Japan strives to keep China sweet". The Economist. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved 2022-09-10.
  3. ^ "Is the 'most pro-China' politician in Japan's ruling LDP losing his shine?". South China Morning Post. 2021-02-18. Retrieved 2022-09-10.