April 21, 2020 – How are Japan’s society and politics dealing with the coronavirus outbreak? What does the global crisis mean for its reform agenda and growth prospects? And what role can Japan play in a changing and more diverse Asia vis-à-vis a stronger and more assertive China?  Professor Tomohiko Taniguchi, Special Advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, addresses these questions in a wide-ranging conversation. (59 min., 48 sec.)