FOCUS: LDP's Takaichi faces challenge of bringing opposition into ruling bloc

Sanae Takaichi, elected Saturday as the first female president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has vowed efforts to broaden the ruling coalition to secure a stable government, though political experts view the goal as difficult.Takaichi is set to be chosen as Japan's first female prime minister in parliament later this month as three major opposition parties remain divided over fielding a joint candidate. But with the LDP leading a minority government, opposition cooperation will be needed to advance her policies.For opposition parties, joining the ruling camp would carry a great ri…READ FULL ARTICLE