How a Chinese property plan doomed the mayor of a sleepy Japanese city
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-04-20 16:25 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, China, Elections, Property & Housing, Asia Pacific
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Incumbent Yuji Hayashi bows to his supporters on April 19 after losing Asakura's mayoral election. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
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