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US Vice President Joe Biden met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Tuesday before heading to China for talks on Wednesday. Even though his "Asian tour" has long been planned, Biden has arrived in the continent in the midst of a controversy after China declared its air defense identification zone over the East China Sea.

For more on Joe Biden's visit to Japan, let's speak to our correspondent Terrence Terashima in Tokyo.

Q1: What is the latest on the discussions Mr Biden has had with the Japanese side over China’s new air defense identification zone?

Q2: What has the reaction of the Japanese media been to Joe Biden’s visit; especially on the US’ role and stance on China-Japan disputes?