Can China surpass Japan?

Author: (Japanese) Kazuhisa Tange, Translated by Xu Chaolong
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: A rare comparative textbook, a mirror for understanding both sides. The author does not deliberately belittle China to elevate Japan but instead compares Japan with China based on some characteristics of the Japanese nation and specific economic indicators, pointing out the gaps between them, analyzing the current situation, and discussing future trends. This book provides us with a very specific analysis report on Japan's national strength and deeply portrays the psychological aspects of the Japanese people. It is hoped that through this book, more truly patriotic Chinese can gain a deeper understanding of Japan, understand both sides, and strive to revitalize China. The author elaborates on the following issues and viewpoints in the book:
· "China Threat Theory" and its background
· Can China become a "world production hub"?
· Who is really stirring up "China Threat Theory"?
· Things that Japan has but China does not
· How many patents can China "afford to give up"?
· "China's weaknesses" as seen by me
· Chinese may be good at business but not suitable for manufacturing
· Workers who only follow the rules
· Constant vigilance against "cutting corners"
· Things that are "natural" in Japan but still difficult to achieve in China
· "Japan's advantages" revealed by data
· Japanese people need to be more confident
· The Japanese fondness for pessimism
Regarding Japan, we do not know enough; we know very little. How do Japanese people perceive their country and strength, and how does modern Japanese society view China's national power? This book can be said to be very representative. It holds great reference value for the broad Chinese public concerned about the future direction of China-Japan relations. The author does not deliberately belittle China to elevate Japan but instead compares Japan with China based on some characteristics of the Japanese nation and specific economic indicators, pointing out the gaps between them, analyzing the current situation, and discussing future trends. This book provides us with a very specific analysis report on Japan's national strength and deeply portrays the psychological aspects of the Japanese people. We hope that through this book, more truly patriotic Chinese can gain a deeper understanding of Japan. At the same time, it serves as a mirror to identify our true gaps, continue to persevere and strive for China's rise, and make China a world power that any country respects from the bottom of its heart, contributing more to world peace and stability.