Abe reveals his 'successor list' but keeps up the suspense

Prime minister denies his own ambition and says he wants to see them compete

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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe mentioned four of his loyal deputies as potential successors.

SHOGO KODAMA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday denied speculation about his ambition for a fourth term and went on to single out four of his loyal deputies as potential candidates to succeed him.

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