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Japan to get first woman PM: Sanae Takaichi elected LDP leader; known for hard-line China stance

Sanae Takaichi (AP photo) Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Saturday elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her the most likely candidate to become Japan’s first female prime minister. In a country that continues to struggle with gender equality, the 64-year-old’s victory is historic. Takaichi defeated agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi, son of…

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