国際｜日本と中国の関係に対する不安 / International | Concerns about the relationship between Japan and China

Summary

A recent ANN opinion poll has revealed that over 60% of Japanese people feel uneasy about their relationship with China.

This survey was conducted amid heightened tensions in Japan-China relations, with particular concern about China’s actions regarding the “resurgence of militarism” and the Nanjing Incident. There are also beliefs that the desire to maintain the Japan-U.S. alliance and the United States’ pursuit of a good relationship with China are influencing these sentiments.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey, Log, what do you think about the relationship with China? It feels kind of unsettling, doesn’t it?
Log: Yeah, according to recent opinion polls, over 60% of people are feeling anxious about it.
Chako: I wonder why so many people are worried?
Navi: It’s believed that issues like the resurgence of China’s militarism and the Nanjing Incident are contributing to that anxiety.
Log: On top of that, while maintaining the U.S.-Japan alliance is important, the U.S. also wants to have a good relationship with China, which makes things complicated.
Chako: Hmm, there are so many different opinions, it’s tough to navigate!

Admin’s Note

The results of this survey highlight the complexity of the relationship between Japan and China once again. It’s particularly interesting to see how national sentiments are shaped amidst changing international circumstances. I believe the concerns and questions that the younger generation, like Chako’s, raise are crucial perspectives. I’m eager to see how the government will address these issues moving forward.