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Shinzo Abe ruled out speculation that his government might water down Japan's official apologies for aggression and the use of sex slaves during World War II. What's behind the shift in tone?
Japan's Abe: Will the hawkish nationalist have to rule as a moderate?

The new prime minister ran on a platform of restoring national pride and standing up to China, but pressures in and outside the country may force him to dial back that rhetoric.

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Topic: Yohei Kono

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No backtracking on World War II apologies, Japan PM says

Japan's Abe: Will the hawkish nationalist have to rule as a moderate?

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