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Japan’s Would-Be First Female PM Sanae Takaichi Avoids Yasukuni Shrine Visit in Bid to Maintain Regional Harmony

Japan’s Would-Be First Female PM Sanae Takaichi Avoids Yasukuni Shrine Visit in Bid to Maintain Regional Harmony

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Japan’s political spotlight turned once again toward Sanae Takaichi, the new head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), who strategically chose not to visit Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine today. The decision comes as she navigates intense political negotiations and a complex path toward becoming Japan’s first female prime minister. Takaichi, 64, who took leadership of […]

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

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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