Cultural events disrupted as Japan-China tensions deepen

SHANGHAI–Even beloved Japanese icons such as Studio Ghibli, Pokemon and Hatsune Miku aren't immune to the growing chill in ...
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Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way

Lily Chen was beyond thrilled to see the Japanese singer she’s been a fan of for two decades, waiting outside with a crowd to enter the Beijing venue on a windy, chilly Wednesday night. The concert ...

Third Confucius Institute to close amid strained ties with China

The Confucius Institute language school attached to Fukuyama University here will be shut down in March due to hardships ...
Newsday

In China, consumerism trumps nationalism despite tensions with the U.S. and Japan

HONG KONG — In China, consumerism appears to outweigh nationalism regardless of how testy relations have become in recent diplomatic spats with countries like Japan and the United States. It has been ...
East Asia Forum

Japan’s China policy begins at home

Amid mounting friction between Tokyo and Beijing, Japan’s approach to China is increasingly tied to its domestic social debates. As Chinese tourists, migrants and digital culture become embedded in ...
Los Angeles Times

In China, consumerism trumps nationalism despite tensions with the U.S. and Japan

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In China, consumerism appears to outweigh nationalism regardless of how testy relations have become in recent ...