news Scmp World 2026-10-21

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi faces internal party friction over assertive leadership style

Prime Minister Takaichi's aggressive legislative approach and personnel choices are causing concerns within the Liberal Democratic Party as her government enters its second year.

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