William Pesek is an award-winning Tokyo-based journalist and author of "Japanization: What the World Can Learn from Japan's Lost Decades."
Shinzo Abe must balance Washington's protection with Beijing's business

Abe has struggled to juggle his affection for Trump and his need for Xi. © Reuters
William Pesek is an award-winning Tokyo-based journalist and author of "Japanization: What the World Can Learn from Japan's Lost Decades."