Strike Two In Japan Security Lapse
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Guest: William Pesek, Columnist, Nikkei Asia
Over the weekend, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida escaped unhurt after an explosive device was thrown at him at a campaign event. The incident echoed the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe less than a year ago and raises questions about security concerns ahead of the G7 Summit. We discuss domestic reactions to the incident and political dynamics ahead of local elections with Tokyo-based journalist William Pesek.
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Presenter: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning
Producer: Moh Heng Ying
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Strike Two In Japan Security Lapse
Guest: William Pesek, Columnist, Nikkei Asia
Over the weekend, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida escaped unhurt after an explosive device was thrown at him at a campaign event. The incident echoed the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe less than a year ago and raises questions about security concerns ahead of the G7 Summit. We discuss domestic reactions to the incident and political dynamics ahead of local elections with Tokyo-based journalist William Pesek.
Image credit: Shutterstock
Presenter: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning
Producer: Moh Heng Ying
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