Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's hardline stance on Taiwan and defence has raised concerns over strained China ties, weakened moderating voices within the ruling bloc, and her ability to manage diplomacy and economic policy, drawing criticism from opposition leaders and political observers.
While the LDP's new leader will likely become prime minister, that is not guaranteed. The LDP-Komeito coalition does not have a majority in the House of Representatives, the Lower House in the Parliament.
Japan's former Internal Affairs Minister Sanae Takaichi has officially announced her bid for the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Thursday, completing the list of major candidates seeking to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Kyodo News reported.
Japan's former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi has emerged as the leading contender to become the next president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), according to a poll released by Kyodo News, ahead of the party's leadership election set for October 4.
Tokyo [Japan], September 9 (ANI/Sputnik): Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he would like to reserve the decision on whom to support in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race until September 17, when the final list of candidates will be announced and the election
Tokyo [Japan], September 14 (ANI/Sputnik): Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga on Monday won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) leadership vote and will secure the post of the Prime Minister.