Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has led her party to a convincing win in parliamentary elections, securing a strong mandate to strengthen ties with the US and boost Japan’s economy. The 64-year-old conservative leader took risks by calling an early election during her short tenure, hoping to capitalize on her straightforward style to maintain power amid economic challenges and strained relations with China.
Source: https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/japans-takaichi-scores-major-election-victory-62f094a2