Explained | What to watch for in Japan's leadership vote?
The Hindu
The first round of voting begins at 1 p.m. Japan time and results will be announced at 2:20 p.m
Japan's ruling party votes for a newleader on September 29 in an unusually unpredictable tussle that will essentially of the world's third largest economy.
Four candidates are in the running to lead the Liberal Democratic Party, including the popular Vaccine Minister Taro Kono (58) and the centrist ex-Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida. Two women will also historically vie for the top job, including the ultra-conservative Sanae Takaichi (60) and Seiko Noda (61) from the party's dwindling liberal wing.
Here's what to watch for on Wednesday:
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