New Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday in what will be her first major diplomatic test, attending a series of summit meetings related to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.Takaichi is making a three-day trip to the Malaysian capital, just days after being elected Japan's first female premier. The conservative leader hopes to make her presence felt on the international stage, prior to her meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday in Tokyo.The Japanese government seeks to bolster relations with nations in Southeast Asia, where key sea …READ FULL ARTICLE
