FOCUS: Japan PM Suga's communication skills tested as honeymoon period ends

After more than a month since taking office, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is being tested for his ability to communicate his political vision to the public, with the end of his honeymoon period marked by a controversy over his refusal to allow certain scholars to join a government advisory body.The 71-year-old former chief Cabinet secretary, who pledged to continue the major policies of predecessor Shinzo Abe, had a solid start as prime minister. His Cabinet's approval rate stood at more than 65 percent in media polls conducted shortly after he took over the post on Sept. 16.But i…READ FULL ARTICLE