February 19, 2017

"Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump held a summit meeting on February 10 in Washington DC. Abe's tour took place when Trump's newly released immigration ban attracted widespread criticism. Tokyo was hoping that the visit, considered as Japan's timely support to the White House, can help build a close personal relationship between Abe and Trump.

After the meeting, Abe traveled to Trump's private resort in Florida via Air Force One to spend the weekend together with the US president. Japanese media widely reported the story as proof that their personal relationship has been solidified. As a matter of fact, attempting to achieve Japan's diplomatic goals through developing personal ties with foreign leaders has been Abe's usual diplomatic tactic."

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