# Japan's opposition alliance decides to disband

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- CGTN, 2026-09-10 02:49 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-09-10/Japan-s-opposition-alliance-decides-to-disband-1QjNgFBqvVm/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> Japan’s main opposition Centrist Reform Alliance has decided to dissolve after talks on a full merger failed. Former Komeito lawmakers are expected to return to the party, while Constitutional Democratic Party members plan to create a new party and form a centrist parliamentary caucus for the extraordinary Diet session this fall, seeking to remain the largest opposition force in the lower house.