Taro Aso
JapanpoliticianMaleb. 19406.3Global Dominance: 0.01%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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Taro Aso is a prominent Japanese politician who has served in various high-ranking positions, including as Prime Minister.
天皇、皇后両陛下が全国戦没者追悼式に出席 10日からの皇室の予定：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-08-10
Taro Aso, the Deputy Prime Minister, participated in a meeting with Prime Minister Takaichi.
高市首相が麻生副総裁、鈴木幹事長と会談 消費減税の理解求めたか [自由民主党（自民党）][高市早苗首相 自民党総裁][消費減税 給付付き税額控除]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-07-28
Taro Aso met with Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama to discuss the cabinet's decision.
「おしん」「はね駒」のプロデューサー小林由紀子さん死去、 86歳：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-07-21
Taro Aso is mentioned as the Finance Minister in the context of the article.
【社説】皇室典範の見直し 時代錯誤の「物語」には賛同できぬ [皇室典範の改正][高市早苗首相]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-07-17
Taro Aso commented positively on a proposal made by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe regarding adoption laws.
「よくできている」つぶやいた麻生氏 安倍元首相が訴えた「養子案」 [皇室典範の改正]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-07-17
Taro Aso is involved in the cabinet decision regarding the amendment of the Imperial Household Law.
皇室典範改正案を今夕閣議決定へ 麻生氏と藤田氏が原案どおりで合意 [皇室典範の改正][高市早苗首相 自民党総裁]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-06-30
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