Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi raises tensions with China and US

In Japanese politics, traditionally polite and understated, a new dynamic has emerged with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. As a former heavy metal drummer and motorbike rider, she has garnered significant public approval and support for her conservative vision. Despite her traditional views on gender roles and anti-gay marriage stance, Takaichi’s focus on protecting Japan’s interests, particularly in relation to China, has resonated with voters. Supported by Donald Trump, she is poised to lead the Liberal Democratic Party to a majority in Japan’s Lower House.

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