Japanese split on embracing or confronting China Which is more important? Being tough territorial with China disputes on Having a strong relationship
Nevertheless, the Japanese are divided on how best to deal with their superpower neighbor. In thinking about relations with China, 47% say having a strong economic relationship is the most important thing to do, while 45% believe the best way forward is to be tough on territorial disputes between Japan and China.
Japanese split on embracing or  | confronting China  | Which is more important?  | Being tough territorial with China disputes on Having a strong relationship  | territorial China disputes  | economic strong relationship  | between China and disputes Japan  | with China  | 2016  | 45%  | 47%  | 2015  | 46  | 45  | Source: Spring 2016 Global Attitudes Survey Q99.  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 