Right-wing Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan’s first female premier
Summary
Sanae Takaichi has been elected as head of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, positioning her to become the country's first female prime minister amid economic challenges and nationalist policies.
Key Points
- Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative and former minister, was elected head of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
- She is poised to become Japan's first female prime minister, with a parliamentary vote expected on October 15.
- Takaichi supports expansionary fiscal policy and has criticized recent Bank of Japan interest rate hikes.
- Her nationalistic positions, including visits to the Yasukuni shrine and support for revising Japan's constitution, may affect relations with neighboring countries.
