Takayuki Kobayashi
Takayuki Kobayashi is a member of the Japanese House of Representatives and a former minister for economic security, who is currently visiting Taiwan to meet with senior government officials, highlighting his rising profile in Japanese politics.
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LDP policy chief Takayuki Kobayashi emphasized the importance of creating a functioning intelligence organization.
Japan’s LDP approves plan to bolster intelligence
Taiwan· 2026-02-27
Former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi has also been mentioned as a potential candidate.
Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan's first female prime minister
United Kingdom· 2025-10-21
Takayuki Kobayashi was chosen as the new head of the Policy Council.
زعيمة الحزب الحاكم في اليابان تعين وزير المالية السابق أميناً عاماً للحزب
United Arab Emirates· 2025-10-07
Takayuki Kobayashi has been appointed as the Policy Research Council Chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party.
両陛下が万博視察 アンドロイドに 「すごく人間らしいですね」 [大阪・関西万博2025]：朝日新聞
Japan· 2025-10-06
Takayuki Kobayashi was also viewed as a less likely contender for the LDP presidency.
Japan ruling party picks new leader, likely to become country’s first female Prime Minister
United States· 2025-10-04
Takayuki Kobayashi is a former economic security minister.
Japan's ruling party is in crisisUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-04
Takayuki Kobayashi, a former minister for economic security, is one of the candidates to replace Shigeru Ishiba.
Japan’s PM race would not affect ties: officialTaiwan· 2025-09-23
Takayuki Kobayashi is a former minister of economic security.
Kandidatė į Japonijos premjerus pažadėjo siekti šiaurietiškos lyčių lygybės
Lithuania· 2025-09-22
Takayuki Kobayashi is a Japanese Representative and a candidate in the LDP election race.
Takaichi touts tax cuts, cash payouts in party raceTaiwan· 2025-09-20Former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi is also mentioned as a possible candidate.
Japan has seen three prime ministers in five yearsUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-09
Former minister Takayuki Kobayashi may also enter the race to replace Ishiba.
Crisis in Japan? Shigeru Ishiba steps down as PM – what led to it and what’s next
India· 2025-09-07
Takayuki Kobayashi is the new Japanese Prime Minister involved in strategic discussions with Germany.
Deutschland und Japan im Wettstreit zwischen China und USA
Switzerland· 2025-08-29
Japanese Representative Takayuki Kobayashi held private meetings with their supporters.
A post-Ishiba era is on the horizonTaiwan· 2025-07-30
Takayuki Kobayashi is a Japanese Representative who visited Taiwan to explore the development of non-red supply chains and boost bilateral ties.
Japanese official seeks bilateral ties boostTaiwan· 2025-06-26
Member of the Japanese House of Representatives Takayuki Kobayashi is arriving in Taiwan today.
Sumi heads Japan-Taiwan Exchange AssociationTaiwan· 2025-06-24
