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Sanae Takaichi: Japan's First Female PM with Bold Vision

11/8/2025

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Sanae Takaichi became Japan's prime minister on October 21, 2025, the first woman to lead the country.
Her administration has high approval ratings, reflecting public trust in her economic policies and diplomacy.
She plans to increase defense spending, strengthen ties with the United States, and revise defense export guidelines.
Her nationalist views may heighten tensions with China.

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Sanae Takaichi became Japan's prime minister on October 21, 2025, the first woman to lead the country.
Her administration has high approval ratings, reflecting public trust in her economic policies and diplomacy.
She plans to increase defense spending, strengthen ties with the United States, and revise defense export guidelines.
Her nationalist views may heighten tensions with China.