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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TOKYO, Sept 26 — Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Shinjiro Koizumi, has spoken out in defense of his ministry’s grape licensing policy following sharp criticism from local producers over international cultivation talks regarding the premium Shine Muscat variety. At the heart of the controversy is a recent move by the ministry to begin discussions with New […]
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TOKYO, Sept 18 – In a bold and determined move, Sanae Takaichi, one of Japan’s most recognized conservative voices and a long-time critic of China’s growing military assertiveness, officially announced her candidacy for the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). If successful, Takaichi would become Japan’s first woman to hold the office of […]
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