thejapantimes, The perception gap widens. Japan's view of China is deteriorating, characterized by a fear of arbitrary detention and the belief the country, economically, is past its peak. China sees Japan as declining and too reliant on the United States. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/15/japan/perception-gap-japan-china/ #commentary #japan #china #chinajapanrelations #chineseeconomy #japaneseeconomy