Tag #Anti-Japan Sentiment

What is the primary cause for the dramatic increase in negative sentiment among Chinese toward Japan in 2024?

In 2024, nearly 90% of Chinese respondents held an unfavorable view of Japan, a 24.8% increase from 2023 and the second highest ever recorded. This sharp rise follows increased tensions over the Senkaku Islands, historical disputes, and Japan's release of treated radioactive water from Fukushima. The survey, conducted by Genron NPO and the China International Communications Group, polled 1,500 Chinese and 1,000 Japanese respondents.