One reason for Abe and Xi’s newfound flexibility may be domestic political shifts in both countries, which have created a more equal balance between conservative, nationalist groups and more internationally-oriented business interests. With both leaders having spent the last two years overcoming domestic opponents and consolidating their power, they may have gained confidence in their ability to compromise.
安倍晋三和习近平最近表现出灵活姿态，这或许反映了两国国内政局的变化，保守派、民族主义阵营和更加国际导向的商业利益之间形成了更平等的平衡。过去两年中，两位领导人都在克服国内反对派和巩固权力，如今他们或许已经有了形成妥协的信心。