Sanae Takaichi was elected leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party. She is now the most likely candidate to become Japan’s first female prime minister. Takaichi defeated Shinjiro Koizumi in a runoff vote. She replaces Shigeru Ishiba. Takaichi served under Shinzo Abe. She shares his nationalist views and seeks military modernisation.
Japan to get first woman PM: Sanae Takaichi elected LDP leader; known for hard-line China stance
