"China In The Eyes Of The Japanese | Politics

The relation between China and Japan is one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world but how did the Japanese view China in ancient times? How did views change throughout the course of history? How could China’s image be improved in Japanese people’s eyes? This book provides an analysis of the history of contact between China and Japan and surveys the present situation to understand general views of Japanese society toward China. Through scientific public opinion surveys as well as in-depth interviews the book examines ordinary and elite Japanese people’s views of Chinese culture society politics the economy media and Sino-Japanese relations. In addition it analyzes the main causes of the formation of such views and makes suggestions on promoting positive public opinions of China. The authors hope that this title can deepen Japanese society’s understanding and comprehension of China help promote Sino-Japanese non-governmental exchange and lay the foundation for continuous development of Sino-Japanese relations. This title will appeal to students and scholars of cultural studies international relations and Asian studies. |China in the Eyes of the Japanese | Politics