Why younger Japanese now fear Trump’s US more than China
A growing number of Japanese regard the United States as the greatest threat to world peace ahead of traditional rival China, according to a new survey. The annual poll, released by the Japan Press Research Institute on Saturday, found 26.8 per cent of respondents named the US as the biggest threat to global peace. That was up 9.3 percentage points on last year and far above the 6.6 per cent…
A recent survey conducted by the Japan Press Research Institute has found that younger Japanese citizens now fear the actions of former US President Donald Trump more than they do China. The annual poll revealed that 26.8% of respondents named the US as the biggest threat to global peace, a significant increase from last year's 6.6%.
This sentiment was particularly prominent among women aged 20 to 49, who were more concerned about the US than China. Professor Stephen Nagy of Tokyo’s International Christian University attributes this shift in sentiment to Trump’s erratic behavior, lack of knowledge, and his flattery of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Nagy stated that the war in Iran and Trump’s actions have caused a significant blow to the US' reputation.
The survey also revealed that China remains the top global threat to Japanese people, cited by 32.5% of respondents. However, the growing unease towards the US is causing a rift between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the Trump administration, as Takaichi has pledged support for the International Criminal Court, despite Trump's sanctions on it and its president.
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