Tokyo, Sept 18, 2025 (AFP) - China critic Takaichi joins party race, could become Japan's first woman leader

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2025-09-18

Japanese political hawk and strident China critic Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday she will run in the ruling party's leadership election, a campaign that could make her Japan's first woman prime minister. Takaichi, seen among the favourites in the race, will be up against popular agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who is expected to formally declare his candidacy on Friday. They aim to succeed moderate Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba as the hea......

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