TOKYO, Oct 26 — Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, known for trying to build stable ties with China, has died at the age of 90, a ruling party official said today.
Fukuda passed away on October 22, the official from the Liberal Democratic Party told AFP.
He led Japan for a year from September 2007 after replacing the late premier Shinzo Abe, who’s first term ended after just 12 months.
During his stint in power, he sought to improve relations with China and invited then Chinese president Hu Jintao to visit Japan.
