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Former Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda, known for China ties, dies at 90

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who was known for his efforts to foster closer ties with China and other Asian nations, has passed away at the age of 90. Fukuda, who served as prime minister for less than a year starting in 2007, was recognized for his diplomatic approach. His death was attributed to heart failure. AI

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Former Japanese PM Yasuo Fukuda, known for China ties, dies at 90

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, known for seeking China ties, dies at 90

    Former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda, who used ⁠his brief period ⁠in office to seek ⁠closer ties with Asian neighbours, particularly China, has died at the age of 90, according to the Nikkei business daily on Monday. The Japanese politician, the first son of a prime minist…

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