China-Japan Relations

This was the first interaction between the two countries in the past four months. Relations between the two countries had turned cold during past five years because of Koizumi’s visits to Shinto shrine where convicted war criminals are honoured. China sees it as lack of remorse for its brutal occupation of much of China during the early 20th century. Though the new prime minister has dropped hints that his policies may not deviate too much from his predecessor, Junichiro Koizumi’s. He wants to build a stronger Japan which distances itself from the post-World War II guilt by amending the Constitution. Japan is in a precarious situation. China is threatening Taiwan. North Korea is testing missiles. It is thus, imperative for Japan to set up its own defence mechanism.

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Source:- IIPM-Business and Economy, Initiative:- Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri - 2006