[sremani]

Geopolitically U.S. sees China as a potential challenger but that is not the main problem, an emerging China will make Japan militarize. While the world is focused on Xi's power grab, Abe is taking steps for militarizing Japan.

Its too early to say they are in collision course, but lets put it this way, if the balance of power tilts too fast .. some one will "push the button" of war.

[wyattpeak]

What? America's been trying to get Japan to militarise for years. Their reticence thus far is generally described as free-riding, not some move for the common good.