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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has just finished a state visit to the US that included a weekend of golf at President Donald Trump's Florida resort.

Just as it was during Trump's election campaign, trade remains a contentious issue between the countries. But, as Craig Mark explains, Abe has already achieved Japan's foremost diplomatic goal of ensuring the continuity its security alliance with America.

Reema Rattan

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Has Abe got Trump's measure? Golf diplomacy puts Japan back on the green

Craig Mark, Kyoritsu Women's University

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may have just demonstrated to other world leaders how to possibly approach President Donald Trump.

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