Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda dies at 90
Former Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who worked to improve ties with China, has died at the age of 90.
Former Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who worked to improve ties with China, has died at the age of 90.
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