Kingston : While this will prove controversial at home , and in a region where memories of Japan 's wartime excesses still resonate , Washington welcomes the prospect of enhanced burden sharing . It appears that Abe 's diplomacy continues to force Japan 's hand vis - a - vis China . Beijing 's growing assertiveness in territorial claims has raised tensions , left China diplomatically isolate . Japan 's new prime minister is on a mission to reinvigorate the Japanese economy . Abe seeking to convince partners , world at large , that Japan has become a major global player .
Kingston : It appears that Abe 's diplomacy continues to force Japan 's hand vis - a - vis China . Beijing 's growing assertiveness in territorial claims has raised tensions , left China diplomatically isolate . Japan 's new prime minister is on a mission to reinvigorate the Japanese economy . Abe seeking to convince partners , world at large , that Japan has become a major global player .