(Bloomberg) -- Thirty-three, female and of Uyghur descent, one candidate in Japan’s parliamentary elections is seeking to break down the barriers to the “old boys’ club” of the nation’s politics.
Hankiz Omar is a Chinese actress, dancer and model of Uyghur descent and was born in Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China. Her name, Hankiz, means "leader among women" in Uyghur language. After graduating from ...