Officials confirm media reports that Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic party will join forces with rightwing Nippon IshinSanae Takaichi has moved a step closer to becoming Japan’s first female prime minister, after her party reportedly agreed to form a new coalition with a minor party.Officials on Monday confirmed media reports that Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic party (LDP) would join forces with the rightwing Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation party), which shares her hawkish stance on China and opposition to mass migration. Continue reading...