How do Japanese people think of Chinese: Popular topics and structured data analysis in the past 10 days
In recent years, subtle changes in Sino-Japanese relations have been the focus of international attention. As the two countries interact more frequently in the fields of economy, culture, politics, etc., the Japanese people's views on China are also showing a trend of diversification. This article analyzes the Japanese’s true attitude towards Chinese people by sorting out popular topics across the Internet in the past 10 days and combining structured data.
1. Analysis of popular topics on Japanese social media
Through monitoring of platforms such as Twitter, 5ch (Japanese Anonymous Forum), Line, popular topics related to "China" or "Chinese" in the past 10 days are mainly concentrated in the following areas:
| Topic Category | Discussion popularity (percentage) | Main point of view |
|---|---|---|
| Economy and Trade | 35% | Some people believe that concerns about slowing economic growth in China are an opportunity for Japan |
| Tourism and cultural exchanges | 25% | The reception experience of Chinese tourists is mixed, and some people affirm their consumption contributions |
| Politics and Diplomacy | 20% | Be vigilant about issues such as the Taiwan Strait and the Diaoyu Islands, but hope to resolve them peacefully |
| Technology and innovation | 15% | Some people feel pressured to recognize China's progress in electric vehicles, 5G and other fields |
| Others (food, entertainment, etc.) | 5% | Strong interest in Chinese cuisine and short video culture |
2. The tendency of mainstream Japanese media reports
In reports involving China in the past 10 days of the three major Japanese newspapers, Yomiuri Shimbun, Asahi Shimbun, and Daily Shimbun, the title and content keywords are distributed as follows:
| Media Name | Positive/neutral reports share | The proportion of negative reports | High frequency keywords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yomiuri News | 40% | 60% | Military, Taiwan, economic risks |
| Asahi News | 55% | 45% | Culture, tourism, youth exchanges |
| Daily News | 50% | 50% | Science and technology cooperation and environmental issues |
3. Survey on the impression of the Japanese people on Chinese (sampled data)
According to the recent random street interviews (sample size of 500 people), the impressions of ordinary Japanese people about Chinese people can be quantified as follows:
| Impression dimension | Positive evaluation proportion | Negative evaluation proportion | Typical comment examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diligence | 78% | twenty two% | "Chinese colleagues always work overtime until the latest" |
| Cultural Attraction | 65% | 35% | "I like Chinese food and Hanfu, but I don't really understand the culture of short videos" |
| International etiquette | 42% | 58% | “Tourists speak loudly and are uncomfortable, but there have been improvements in recent years” |
| Technology trust | 53% | 47% | "I can use Xiaomi phones, but I'm worried about data security" |
4. Expert opinions and trend forecasts
Akihiko Tanaka, professor of international relations at the University of Tokyo, pointed out: "There is a clear 'binary differentiation' in the Japanese's perception of China - on the one hand, they are wary of political and military trends, and on the other hand, they actively accept cultural and economic exchanges. The image of China that the younger generation contacts through social media is significantly different from the information obtained by middle-aged and elderly groups through traditional media."
Data from Waseda University Business School shows that Japanese companies' dependence on the Chinese market increased by 12% in 2023 compared with 2022, which may lead to further pragmatic people's attitude towards China. In the next 1-2 years, it is expected that the contradiction between "economic cooperation" and "security concerns" will continue.
Conclusion
Comprehensive data shows that the Japanese view of Chinese people is not a single negative or positive, but a complex spectrum appears as the contact area is different. With the deepening of economic cooperation such as RCEP and the penetration of cultural platforms such as TikTok, the mutual understanding between the people of the two countries is expected to gradually deepen in the collision. The key is to establish more diversified communication channels to avoid stereotypes being shaped by one-sided information.
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