Japan has a new prime minister, and she’s upending the political tradition that has guided geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific region.

China is already dealing with the chaos imposed by President Donald Trump’s trade tactics. Now, it has the added pressure from Sanae Takaichi, the Iron Lady of Japan.

Listen as Terri hears from experts, including one who attended the same prestigious institute as Takaichi. Learn what to watch for and analyze for China’s hegemony, or lack thereof, in the future.

Views expressed in this episode are opinions of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

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Terri Wu is a Washington-based freelance reporter for The Epoch Times covering education and China-related issues. Send tips to [email protected].

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