CHINA AND JAPAN | A DENSE RELATIONSHIP
Global Affairs Session 61 01 July 2026 CHINA AND JAPAN A dense, uneasy relationship China and Japan share a dense, uneasy relationship: ancient cultural exchange, modern trauma from Japanese imperialism, deep trade interdependence, and sharp strategic rivalry. Since China’s rise and Japan’s alliance with America, disputes over history, Taiwan, technology, and the East China Sea keep cooperation practical but trust fragile and crisis-prone today.