Japan’s unconventional election frontrunner that China can’t stand

Japan’s first female Prime Minister and frontrunner in Sunday’s election, Sanae Takaichi, has gained huge attention through her unique style, viral moments and savvy online campaign. But she’s also an ultra-conservative, hawkish on defence and a figure of hate in China. After comments she made about the island of Taiwan enraged Japan’s larger neighbour, election victory this weekend could plunge relations to a new low.” Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/japans-drum-playing-trump-hugging-china-provoking-pm-sanae-takaichi-raises-the-stakes-13504451 #japan #election #china SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews Sky News Daily podcast is available for free here: https://podfollow.com/skynewsdaily/ For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: https://news.sky.com/info/library-sales