Tetsuo Saito is in the news for visiting China with a letter from Japan’s PM, boosting ties amid US-China trade tensions. He’s a long-time Komeito lawmaker.
Komeito has ended its 26-year coalition with the LDP over disagreements on political funding and scandals. The move complicates Japan's political landscape as Takaichi seeks to become prime minister amid a fragmented parliament and opposition negotiations. The coalition's collapse impacts legislative prospects and market confidence.