Study on the Impact of Japanese Popular Culture on Sino-Japanese Relations in the Last Decade

Jie Yang

doi:10.54097/exx20611

Authors

Jie Yang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/exx20611

Keywords:

Japan, Pop Culture, China

Abstract

Since the late 20th century, Japan has sought to use cultural dissemination as a diplomatic tool to alleviate the tensions between Japan and countries in East and Southeast Asia caused by World War II. The nationalistic tensions stemming from WWII between China and Japan still impact bilateral relations today, both officially and unofficially. This paper primarily investigates the impact of the spread of Japanese popular culture in China on Sino-Japanese relations in the last decade, examining how this influence manifests at both the official and grassroots levels.

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