China-US Ties Steady, While Japan Breaks a Sweat--China Econ

Within 24 hours, Japan's prime minister flew to New York as a supplicant, seeking Trump's reassurance on America's security commitments in East Asia and his help in easing pressure from China. The very next day, Trump personally greeted the Chinese leader, rolling out a White House welcome ceremony, talks and a state dinner. As China-US relations move toward strategic stability, what illusion does Japan still cling to?