TOKYO -- Sanae Takaichi burnished her conservative credentials in launching her bid Wednesday to lead Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, stressing the need to strengthen economic security to counter an increasingly aggressive China.
Japan election
Abe protege Takaichi to contend election with hawkish China agenda
Lawmaker vows to boost Japan's economic security with 'Sanaenomics'
Sanae Takaichi declares her candidacy in the race to become leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
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