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5 things to know about Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister
Japan ranks low in gender equality among developed nations. The first woman to lead the country is an ultraconservative who cites Margaret Thatcher as a role model. She also loves heavy metal.

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What to expect for Japan's economy under Sanae Takaichi, its 1st female prime minister
Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Sanae Takaichi pushes deeper defence ties with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese amid China threat

Donald Trump, Asia and Japan

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Trump Heads to Japan After Flurry of Deals in Southeast Asia
US, China officials prepare trade deal for leaders to finalize Trump unveils flurry of deals with Southeast Asian leaders Thailand, Cambodia sign peace declaration overseen by Trump US president meets Brazil’s Lula,

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WATCH LIVE: Trump departs for Japan as part of his multi-country trip through Asia
President Trump kicks off first trip to Asia during second term

Japan PM Takaichi Holds Call with US President Trump

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Japan’s Takaichi Support Starts on High Note as Trump Arrives
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s new government started on a high note according to polls conducted over the weekend, giving her some momentum as she prepares for a visit by US President Donald Trump that could give the new premier another boost.

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Japan’s New PM Sanae Takaichi Prioritizes Stronger U.S. Alliance in First Call with Trump
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“Strengthening Alliance Is a Top Priority”: Japan PM Takaichi Holds Call with US President Trump

Takaichi Moves to Unleash Japan's Long-Stifled Defense Industry

Japanese companies have, little by little, been cracking the door open to more defense exports. A new political coalition is ...

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi speaks on economy, security in address to parliament

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered her first policy speech to the parliament Friday, focusing on economic ...

How Sanae Takaichi Remade Japan’s Ruling Coalition to Become the Country’s First Female PM

Here’s how the LDP leader remade Japan’s ruling coalition to become the country’s first female Prime Minister.

India is a crucial partner on Indo-Pacific; PM Takaichi committed to building ties: Japanese Spokesperson

Japan's PM Takaichi emphasizes commitment to strengthening ties with India and the Quad amid immigration concerns and ...

Japan’s new leader Sanae Takaichi to woo Trump with promises on pickup trucks and soya beans

However, she will not commit to any new defence spending target at the meeting with the US leader. Read more at ...

Takaichi elected Japan's premier, shattering glass ceiling with hard-right turn

Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday, shattering a political glass ...
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Trump leaves for Japan to set tone for bilateral ties with new PM

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday left Malaysia for Japan, where he will begin his second leg of a three-nation Asia trip. Visiting Japan for the first time since June 2019, Trump's primary goal ...