We're joined by Yang Xiyu from the China Institute of International Studies.

Q1. The upper house election victory of the Japanese ruling camp led by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe paves the way to amending the pacifist constitution. Where would such a move take the country?

Q2. Abe claims the election was a vote of confidence for his economic policies dubbed 'Abenomics'. Does the win really reflect the success of 'Abenomics'?