Sino-Japanese Review

Is China beating Japan in the Higher Education race?

China's universities' global rankings have risen while Japan's fall - but many Chinese students still study in Japan and form a bridge...

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Does China benefit from Japan-South Korea tensions?

The chill in relations between Japan and South Korea may benefit China strategically - but economic concerns mean Beijing is keen for...

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The Russia Factor in China-Japan Relations

Japan continues to court Russia in hope of building a strategic relationship - but the evidence points instead to stronger ties between...

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A Thin Consensus for Free and Fair Trade

China and Japan are working to present a united front on free trade issues - but their facade of unity hides fundamental...

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China and Japan’s Carefully Maintained Normality

As disputes between the U.S. and China overshadow Asian geopolitics, top officials in China and Japan seek to emphasize the stability of...

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Japan’s Belt & Road Ambivalence

Welcome to the May 2019 installment of “Sino-Japanese Review”, a monthly column that provides a running commentary on the evolution of the...

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A Structural Constraint to China-Japan Relations

As rivalry between Beijing and Washington escalates, relations between China and Japan are often limited by Japan's prioritization of the U.S. alliance.

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Why No Deal in Hanoi Is the Best Outcome

Welcome to the March 2019 installment of Sino-Japanese Review, a monthly column that provides a running commentary on the evolution of the...

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Small Islet, Big Controversy

Welcome to the February 2019 installment of Sino-Japanese Review, a monthly column on major developments in Sino-Japanese relations that provides a running...