Yoshihide Suga
Yoshihide Suga is a prominent Japanese politician who served as the Prime Minister of Japan from September 2020 until September 2021. He was a key figure in the administration of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, where he held the position of Chief Cabinet Secretary. Suga is known for his pragmatic approach to governance and his efforts to implement digital reforms and economic recovery measures in Japan. His tenure as Prime Minister was marked by challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Japan's hosting of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He has been influential in shaping Japan's domestic policies and has advocated for a more aggressive stance on economic revitalization.
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Yoshihide Suga is mentioned as the former Prime Minister and predecessor of Akifumi Nitta.
自民新顔の新田章文氏が当選確実、菅義偉元首相の後継 神奈川2区 [神奈川県] [衆院選（衆議院選挙）2026][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞
Japan· 2026-02-08
Iwasaki contacted then-chief Cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga, who said Japan knew nothing about the COVID-19 outbreak.
WHO ignored Taiwan on COVID warning: US officials
Taiwan· 2026-01-26
Then-chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga was informed by Shigeru Iwasaki that Japan knew nothing about the COVID-19 outbreak.
WHO denies ignoring Taiwan, as US criticizes COVID-19 responseTaiwan· 2026-01-26Yoshihide Suga was referenced in discussions about political strategies.
モード界巨匠のヴァレンティノさん死去、93歳 伊ブランドを世界に：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-01-19
Yoshihide Suga, the former Prime Minister of Japan, announced his retirement from politics.
國際 - 20260118 - 每日明報
Hong Kong· 2026-01-18
Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced his retirement and reflected on his most memorable work.
「後進に道を譲る」 菅元首相が引退表明、最も印象に残った仕事は… [自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-01-17Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga met with President Yoon Suk-yeol to strengthen shuttle diplomacy.
麻生元首相が李在明大統領と会談 韓国側「シャトル外交を強固に」 [自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2026-01-16
Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga served under the Abe administration.
安倍・菅政権時代の杉田元官房副長官が死去 歴代最長の官僚トップ：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-12-22
Nearly a third of Japan’s exports to the United States are subject to auto tariffs.
Almost Half of U.S. Imports Now Have Steep Tariffs
United States· 2025-11-05
In 2020, Yoshihide Suga stepped up to the role after the surprise resignation of the late Shinzo Abe.
Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan's first female prime minister
United Kingdom· 2025-10-21
Yoshihide Suga stepped up to the role after the surprise resignation of the late Shinzo Abe.
Japan's ruling party is in crisisUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-04
Yoshihide Suga is noted for his previous support of candidates in the party election.
日自民黨選總裁 定調新合縱連橫 小泉大熱高市力追林芳正黑馬 左右擴執政聯盟走向 - 20251004 - 國際 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-10-03
Yoshihide Suga stepped up to the role of Prime Minister after the resignation of Shinzo Abe.
Japanese girl group AKB48 release AI-assisted single after fan voteUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-17
Yoshihide Suga stepped up to the role of Prime Minister after the resignation of Shinzo Abe.
Thai court rules that ex-PM must serve one year in jailUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-09
In 2020, Yoshihide Suga stepped up to the role after the surprise resignation of the late Shinzo Abe.
Japan has seen three prime ministers in five yearsUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-09
Yoshihide Suga served as the Chief Cabinet Secretary and later as Prime Minister of Japan.
热点问答｜石破茂后，谁接任日本首相 _光明网
China· 2025-09-08
Yoshihide Suga is referenced as a former prime minister who expressed concerns about party division.
国际观察｜石破茂“体面”辞职 日政坛“一地鸡毛” _光明网China· 2025-09-08
Yoshihide Suga, the party's vice president, played a role in persuading Ishiba to step down.
難敵黨內逼宮 日揆石破茂請辭 自民黨料下月初重選總裁 小泉進次郎、高市早苗成熱門 - 20250908 - 國際 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-09-07
Yoshihide Suga, a former Japanese prime minister, is perceived as Ishiba’s mentor.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resignsTaiwan· 2025-09-07
Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga reportedly urged Ishiba to step down before an internal vote scheduled for Monday.
Crisis in Japan? Shigeru Ishiba steps down as PM – what led to it and what’s next
India· 2025-09-07
Yoshihide Suga previously served as the Prime Minister and was involved in discussions with Ishiba to avoid a split in the LDP.
Премьер Японии Исиба заявил о готовности уйти
Kazakhstan· 2025-09-07Yoshihide Suga met with Shinjiro Koizumi and Ishiba regarding the situation before the presidential election.
小泉進次郎氏と菅氏、石破首相と面会 総裁選前倒しめぐり情勢協議か [石破政権][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-07Yoshihide Suga met with Shinjiro Koizumi and Ishiba regarding the situation before the presidential election.
小泉進次郎氏と菅氏、石破首相と面会 総裁選前倒しめぐり情勢協議か [石破政権][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-07Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga participated in discussions regarding the party's internal situation.
悠仁さま「成年皇族としての責務の重さを自覚」 両陛下に感謝と決意：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-06
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga met with Shinjiro Koizumi and Ishiba regarding the early presidential election.
小泉進次郎氏と菅氏、石破首相と面会 総裁選前倒しめぐり情勢協議か [石破政権][自由民主党（自民党）]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-06Yoshihide Suga, the former Prime Minister, participated in discussions regarding the party's internal situation ahead of the presidential election.
愛子さま新潟入り 中越地震のボランティアスタッフと懇談へ：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-06
Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga met with Shinjiro Koizumi and Shigeru Ishiba to discuss the party's internal situation ahead of the presidential election.
秋篠宮ご一家の相談役、悠仁さまにエール「専門分野の知識深めて」：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-09-06
PM Modi discussed ways to deepen India-Japan cooperation with former Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga.
AI, semiconductors & more: India, Japan outline roadmap; key outcomes of PM Modi’s two-day visit | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-30
PM Modi said that with the former Japanese PM Yoshihide, he discussed ways to deepen India-Japan cooperation.
Japan done, next stop China: PM Modi wraps up two-day visit; shares key highlights | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-30PM Modi had a very good meeting with Mr. Yoshihide Suga, former Prime Minister of Japan.
What is Daruma Doll gifted to PM Modi in Japan? Why the Indian-origin doll has no limbs, eyes | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-29