Who is Sanae Takaichi, Japan's 1st female PM?
Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative and vocal China critic, has become Japan's first female Prime Minister. A former economic security minister and admirer of Margaret Thatcher, she combines nationalist policies with a promise of gender-balanced governance. Known for pro-Abe leanings and a tough stance on foreign influence, Takaichi's appointment marks a historic move in Japanese politics.