For more analysis, we have Mr. Yang Xiyu in the studio. He's a Senior fellow from the China Institute of International Studies.
Q1. Mr. Yang, This is not the first time the Japanese Prime Minister has decided to delay the sales tax hike. Does it mean the so-called "Abenomics" has failed?
Q2. Abe weathered a no-confidence motion submitted by four opposition parties on Tuesday, but are his policies likely to be affected in any significant way by the action?
