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We are now joined by Jia Xiudong, a senior research fellow at the China Institute of International Studies. Welcome.
Q1: The visit to the controversial shrine1 is in sharp contrast to what Abe said he would do when he was elected prime minister last year, to avoid alienating2 neighbouring countries. What’s behind the timing3 of this visit?
Q2: Now let’s talk about US reaction to the visit, what messages do they give in the criticism of Japan?
