Tokyo | Japan’s ruling party has picked Shigeru Ishiba as its next leader, positioning an advocate of an “Asian NATO” to become prime minister in a move that risks further increasing tensions with China.
Mr Ishiba, a 67-year-old party veteran who has served in several senior roles including defence minister, beat Sanae Takaichi in a run-off for the leadership of the Liberal Democratic Party, helped by strong support among rank-and-file members.
