Pool via REUTERSSanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), poses in the party leader’s office after the LDP leadership election in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. Conservative Sanae Takaichi hailed a “new era” on October 4 after winning the leadership of Japan’s ruling party, putting her on course to become the country’s first woman prime minister. Oct 4 (Reuters) – Sanae Takaichi is likely to be Japan’s first female prime minister after winning the race to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Saturday. Here are some reactions from around the world:TAIWAN PRESIDENT LAI CHING-TE, PARTY STATEMENT“Lai Ching-te extends his most sincere and warmest congratulations to the new (LDP) President Takaichi… Takaichi is a steadfast friend of Taiwan. I am confident that under your leadership, the ties between Israel and Japan will continue to grow stronger.