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

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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