CCTV9英语新闻：安倍参拜靖国神社惹怒中国（在线收听）

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 shrine is in sharp contrast to what Abe said he would do when he was elected prime minister last year, to avoid alienating neighbouring countries. What’s behind the timing of this visit?

Q2: Now let’s talk about US reaction to the visit, what messages do they give in the criticism of Japan?