日本自民党多名高官曝出丑闻：政治资金被用于酒吧、夜总会消费

Core Viewpoint - The Japanese ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has been reported to misuse political funds for entertainment expenses, including payments to bars and nightclubs, totaling approximately 1.11 million yen (about 50,000 RMB) in 2023 [1][2]. Group 1: Misuse of Political Funds - At least five branches of the LDP have been found to use political funds for entertainment expenses, with locations including Mie, Osaka, Yamaguchi, Nagasaki, and Kagoshima prefectures [2]. - The reported expenditures are likely understated, as any single political fund expenditure below 50,000 yen (approximately 2,264 RMB) does not require documentation, suggesting the actual amount of misused funds could be higher [2]. - The Osaka branch of the LDP defended the expenditures as efforts to create a smooth communication atmosphere, while branches in Mie and Nagasaki stated they would enhance management [2]. Group 2: Political Scandals Involving Officials - Multiple high-ranking LDP officials have been implicated in improper handling of political funds, including a branch led by the LDP's Policy Research Council Chairman, which failed to report a donation of 300,000 yen (approximately 13,600 RMB) [3]. - The Finance Minister's branch has also been reported to have over 500,000 yen (approximately 22,600 RMB) in unrecorded funds, and another political group linked to the Minister of Health has been accused of making payments to a singer's fan club [3]. Group 3: Recent Developments and Public Reaction - Prime Minister Kishi Sanae recently apologized for the LDP branch's acceptance of illegal corporate donations, which has raised concerns about her political future [4][5]. - Following her appointment, Kishi has appointed several officials linked to the "black money" scandal, with over 70% of the public opposing this practice according to a recent survey [10][12]. - Kishi has stated that she does not intend to revoke the appointments of these officials and emphasized the need for careful consideration regarding the regulation of corporate and organizational political donations [12].