After Convincing Election Win, Abe Faces Tough Battles
- Premier faces China tensions, debate on constitutional reform
- Stimulus, cabinet reshuffle and trade pact also on Abe’s plate
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s convincing win in Sunday’s election has put him on course to scrape the two-thirds majority needed to press ahead with his long-held ambition of revising the country’s pacifist constitution. He also vowed to take “bold” action on the economy.
Here’s a look at what’s on Abe’s plate over the coming months: