Mr Aso is wealthy and likes the high life.

麻生腰缠万贯，喜爱高质量的生活。

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Mr Aso has also discovered international obligations.

麻生也认识到他在国际事务方面的职责。

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One will challenge Mr Aso for the prime minister's job.

有人会为首相之位挑战麻生。

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The latest polls conducted by Japan's top newspapers show a majority support a DPJ-led government, while approval ratings for Mr.Aso continue to drop.

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Mr.Aso is the third prime minister to serve since 2006 none has lasted more than a year.

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Hatoyama called on Mr.Aso to proceed quickly, keeping in mind the voice of every voter.

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And Mr Aso has chosen Shoichi Nakagawa, a potential budget-buster like himself, as finance minister.

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Since he became prime minister, however, Mr Aso has been on his best behaviour.

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Mr Aso also appears to crave the prestige of attending the G8 summit in Italy in July.

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