Taro Aso
Taro Aso is a prominent Japanese politician and member of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), serving as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. He has previously held the position of Prime Minister of Japan from 2008 to 2009. Known for his influential role in Japanese politics, Aso has been involved in various economic and fiscal policies, and his leadership has shaped the country's approach to financial matters. In the recent asset disclosure report, it was noted that he has a personal wealth of 1,555 million yen.
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Cheng Wen-tsan met with high-ranking Japanese political figures, including then-Liberal Democratic Party vice president Taro Aso.
Premier Cho makes surprise visit to Japan for WBC
Taiwan· 2026-03-07
Taro Aso, a member of the Liberal Democratic Party, has been elected for the 16th time and expresses a desire to create a 'brilliant Japan'.
自民党の麻生太郎氏が16選 「輝かしい日本にしたい」前職で最年長 [福岡県] [衆院選（衆議院選挙）2026]：朝日新聞
Japan· 2026-02-08Taro Aso is the Deputy Prime Minister who attended a meeting regarding the party's election strategy.
「フラワーショウ」華ゆりさん死去 サカイ引越センターのCMに出演：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-01-21
Former Prime Minister Taro Aso has publicly stated that Japan should emulate the Nazi practices of pre-war Germany.
警惕日本军国主义阴魂不散（寰宇平） --国际--人民网
China· 2025-12-25
Former Prime Minister Taro Aso has publicly stated that Japan should emulate the Nazi Germany's approach to constitutional changes.
警惕日本军国主义阴魂不散（寰宇平） --国际--人民网China· 2025-12-25
Tarō Asō publicly stated that Japan should emulate the Nazi Germany's approach to constitutional changes.
人民日报寰宇平文章：警惕日本军国主义阴魂不散--国际--人民网China· 2025-12-24
Taro Aso, the Vice President of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan, expressed support for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan.
外交部：奉劝日方认认真真反思纠错，不要在错误的道路上越走越远--国际--人民网China· 2025-12-08
Taro Aso discussed the importance of Japan successfully holding the summit.
Yaponiya 19−20-dekabr kunlari Markaziy Osiyo davlatlari bilan sammit o‘tkazmoqchi – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – Gazeta
Uzbekistan· 2025-12-08
Former Prime Minister Taro Aso is also listed among those who have received the golden key from Trump.
Món quà đặc biệt Tổng thống Trump tặng Ronaldo
Vietnam· 2025-11-21
Taro Aso is the former Deputy Prime Minister of Japan who previously commented on Japan's defense of Taiwan.
‘Sufrirán una derrota aplastante’: la respuesta de China a los comentarios de la primera ministra de Japón que desataron la ira del gobierno de Pekín
Panama· 2025-11-15
Taro Aso previously stated that Japan would need to defend Taiwan alongside the US in the event of an invasion.
China and Japan in escalating spat over Taiwan: What to know
United Kingdom· 2025-11-12Tarō Asō, another former Prime Minister, suggested that Japan's Self-Defense Forces could participate in the conflict surrounding Taiwan.
Почему в Китае японскому премьеру пригрозили «обезглавливанием» — РБК
Russia· 2025-11-11
Taro Aso is a prominent Japanese politician who has served in various high-ranking positions, including as Prime Minister.
【写真まとめ】天皇、皇后両陛下が三重へ 初日は鳥羽水族館を視察 [三重県]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-11-08
Her statement echoed that of former Japanese prime minister and fellow Liberal Democratic Party member Taro Aso.
’Taiwan contingency’ could prompt Japanese armed reaction: Japan PMTaiwan· 2025-11-07Taro Aso is a former Prime Minister and a key figure behind the political rise of Kishi.
社評：日本右翼化變本加厲 高市上台北京存戒心 - 20251026 - 社評 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2025-10-25
Taro Aso, a former Japanese prime minister, has supported Takaichi and emphasized the importance of Taiwan.
Japan’s 1st female PM and TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-22
Taro Aso, a senior figure in the LDP, backed Takaichi in the leadership election.
A historic moment with caveatsUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-21
Taro Aso, an influential LDP politician, was appointed as deputy party leader by Takaichi.
Sanae Takaichi wird erste Regierungschefin
Switzerland· 2025-10-21
Taro Aso is noted for encouraging smaller factions to join the party.
「高市首相」へ多数派工作、参政・旧N党にも 麻生氏は小会派を勧誘 [高市早苗総裁 自民党総裁][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-18
Taro Aso, a former Prime Minister, has been involved in political scandals related to political donations.
社評：悼中國老朋友村山富市 嘆歷史擔當後繼有幾人 - 20251018 - 社評 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-10-17
One factor in the recent break is Ms. Takaichi’s choice of LDP vice president: former prime minister Taro Aso.
Japan’s ruling party elected its first woman leader. She may not become prime minister
Canada· 2025-10-13
Taro Aso is the Deputy Prime Minister of Japan.
麻生副総裁、「最側近」の松本純氏を特別補佐に指名 衆院選では落選 [高市早苗総裁 自民党総裁][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-08
Taro Aso was appointed as the Deputy President of the party.
زعيمة الحزب الحاكم في اليابان تعين وزير المالية السابق أميناً عاماً للحزب
United Arab Emirates· 2025-10-07
Taro Aso is the leader under whom Takaichi is a candidate from the conservative faction.
Kenapa Sanae Takaichi Terpilih Menjadi Ketua LDP?
Indonesia· 2025-10-06
Taro Aso is a senior advisor of the Liberal Democratic Party in Japan.
自民・麻生最高顧問と国民民主・榛葉幹事長が会談 連携めぐり協議か [高市早苗総裁 自民党総裁][自由民主党（自民党）][国民民主党]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-06
Taro Aso is mentioned in relation to personnel discussions.
高市氏、麻生氏と人事協議か 記者団には「休んで」「WLB大事に」 [高市早苗総裁 自民党総裁][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-06Taro Aso is involved in discussions with the new president of the Liberal Democratic Party.
両陛下、科学技術の国際会議に出席 AI「課題も数多く存在します」 [AIの時代]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-05
Former deputy prime minister Taro Aso in 2024 described then-foreign minister Yoko Kamikawa as an 'aunty' and 'not that beautiful'.
Japan's first female PM, but Takaichi is not a feminist
Kenya· 2025-10-05
Taro Aso is being adjusted for the role of Vice President in the party.
自民幹事長に鈴木俊一氏、副総裁に麻生氏で調整 7日にも党人事固め [高市早苗総裁 自民党総裁][自民党総裁選 自由民主党総裁選挙][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-05
Taro Aso is being considered for the position of Vice President.
自民幹事長に鈴木俊一氏、副総裁に麻生氏で調整 7日にも党人事固め [高市早苗総裁 自民党総裁][自民党総裁選 自由民主党総裁選挙][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-10-05