Japan's worst ethics row since 1998 highlights government hubris

'Hunter Biden scandal' ignites controversy as PM Suga's son comes under fire

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Prime Minister Suga apologized for his son's involvement in the scandal while answering questions from reporters on Feb. 24.

YUKI FUJITA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The story is a familiar one: The child of a powerful political figure is seen tapping their parents' clout to achieve professional success, not unlike the allegations regarding Hunter Biden's foreign contracts that had clouded the campaign of now U.S. President Joe Biden.

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