Koichi Hagiuda
Koichi Hagiuda is a prominent Japanese politician and member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). He served as the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry and is known for his close ties to the party's Abe faction. Hagiuda has played a significant role in shaping Japan's economic policies and has been an advocate for strengthening Japan's trade relations, particularly with the United States. His involvement in the recent political discussions surrounding the LDP leadership indicates his influence within the party as it navigates a post-Ishiba era.
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Hagiuda mentioned that Cho was about to visit Japan.
Premier Cho makes surprise visit to Japan for WBC
Taiwan· 2026-03-07
Prime Minister Kōichi Hagiuda unexpectedly missed an NHK discussion program due to an injury sustained while campaigning.
高市首相、NHK討論番組を急きょ欠席 「遊説中、手を痛めて治療」 - 衆議院議員総選挙（衆院選） [衆院選（衆議院選挙）2026]：朝日新聞
Japan· 2026-02-01Kōichi Hagiuda, the Prime Minister, unexpectedly missed an NHK discussion program due to an injury sustained while campaigning.
高市首相、NHK討論番組を急きょ欠席 「遊説中、手を痛めて治療」 - 衆議院議員総選挙（衆院選） [衆院選（衆議院選挙）2026]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-02-01Kōichi Hagiuda, the Prime Minister, canceled his appearance on an NHK discussion program due to an injury sustained while campaigning.
高市首相、NHK討論番組を急きょ欠席 「遊説中、手を痛めて治療」 - 衆議院議員総選挙（衆院選） [衆院選（衆議院選挙）2026]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-02-01Kōichi Hagiuda is mentioned as the Japanese Minister of Defense who has been accused of fabricating claims regarding radar incidents.
警惕日本“欺骗式外交”故伎重施（钟声） --国际--人民网
China· 2025-12-25
Japanese Representative Koichi Hagiuda led a delegation to visit Taiwan.
Lai, LDP lawmaker vow to boost tiesTaiwan· 2025-12-22
Koichi Hagiuda is the representative of the largest branch receiving corporate donations in Tokyo.
都内の企業団体献金、大半が自民へ 最多の支部は萩生田光一氏が代表 [東京都]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-11-20Kōichi Hagiuda is mentioned as the Japanese Prime Minister who attended the APEC summit and met with Taiwanese representative Lin Hsin-yi.
中日關係輿論調查結果再推遲公布 (18:29) - 20251116 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞
Hong Kong· 2025-11-16
Koichi Hagiuda was appointed to a senior party post by Takaichi despite being embroiled in a scandal.
Japan opposition eyes unified PM bidTaiwan· 2025-10-12
Koichi Hagiuda will serve as the Deputy Executive Secretary to support Suzuki.
زعيمة الحزب الحاكم في اليابان تعين وزير المالية السابق أميناً عاماً للحزب
United Arab Emirates· 2025-10-07
Koichi Hagiuda is being appointed as the acting secretary-general by party leader Sanae Takaichi.
自民、萩生田光一元政調会長を幹事長代行で起用へ 高市総裁が方針 [高市早苗総裁 自民党総裁][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-06
Koichi Hagiuda was appointed as acting secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party.
【写真まとめ】天皇、皇后両陛下が大阪・関西万博2回目の訪問：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-06
Koichi Hagiuda is the secretary-general of the Japan-ROC Diet Members' Consultative Council.
KMT sends Taiwan’s largest-ever legislative delegation to TokyoTaiwan· 2025-09-04
Koichi Hagiuda was a key figure in the party’s Abe faction.
A post-Ishiba era is on the horizonTaiwan· 2025-07-30
