Tevita Unga vs Yoshihiko Noda

Tevita Unga assisted King George Tupou I in drafting and implementing Tonga's first written constitution, which established a constitutional monarchy with a parliament and legal code. The constitution was modeled on Western systems but adapted to Tongan traditions.

King George Tupou I appointed Tevita Unga as the first Prime Minister of Tonga, establishing the office as part of the constitutional reforms. Unga was the king's son and heir, and his appointment formalized the executive role in the new constitutional government.

Unga negotiated a treaty of friendship and commerce with the German Empire, securing Tonga's sovereignty and trade relations. The treaty recognized Tonga as an independent state and established diplomatic relations, helping to protect Tonga from colonial annexation.

Noda became Prime Minister in September 2011, succeeding Naoto Kan. He was the last leader of the Democratic Party of Japan before Shinzo Abe's return to power in 2012, marking the end of the DPJ's brief period in government.

Noda pushed through a controversial bill to raise the consumption tax from 5% to 10% by 2014, despite opposition within his own party. The tax hike was intended to address Japan's massive public debt but cost the DPJ public support.

Noda dissolved the House of Representatives in November 2012, triggering a snap election. The DPJ suffered a historic defeat, winning only 57 seats, while the LDP under Shinzo Abe returned to power. This ended DPJ rule.

Noda's government nationalized three of the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands by purchasing them from a private Japanese owner. This move provoked massive anti-Japan protests in China and severely strained bilateral relations.