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The Guardian - AU
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Justin McCurry in Tokyo

Japan’s new PM will hope the Abe effect endears Trump to her at crucial talks

A 2014 photo showing Japan's then prime minister Shinzo Abe with his internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi
A 2014 photo showing Japan's then prime minister Shinzo Abe with his internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi. She may hope that Donald Trump’s affection for Abe will stand her in good stead at Tuesday’s meeting in Tokyo. Photograph: Eugene Hoshiko/AP

Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, faces the first real test of her diplomatic and personal skills when she meets Donald Trump for talks in Tokyo that are expected to focus on trade and security.

Takaichi, who this month became Japan’s first female leader after winning a vote to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP), made her international debut at this weekend’s Asean summit.

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