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Japan’s Would-Be First Female Prime Minister Chooses Diplomacy Over Tradition

Japan’s Would-Be First Female Prime Minister Chooses Diplomacy Over Tradition

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Japan’s new Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader, Sanae Takaichi, made headlines today after she chose not to visit the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, a move seen as a strategic effort to maintain harmony with neighbouring countries amid delicate political negotiations. Takaichi, who became LDP leader on October 4, has been navigating turbulent political waters following the […]

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Sanae Takaichi Set to Become Japan’s First Woman Prime Minister

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In a historic shift for Japan, Sanae Takaichi, a strong-willed conservative often dubbed a “China hawk,” has emerged as the new leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) — positioning her to become the country’s first-ever female prime minister. At 64, Takaichi is far from a political newcomer. A staunch admirer of Margaret Thatcher, […]

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