Fifty years after China and Japan normalized diplomatic ties, a new generation is redefining cross-border connections. CGTN’s street interviews in Tokyo reveal Japanese Gen Z’s nuanced perspectives on bilateral relations – blending cultural curiosity, tech-driven optimism, and eco-conscious hopes for collaboration. 🎌✨
Cultural Bridges & Tech Dreams 🎌📱
Many interviewees highlighted shared pop culture passions, from anime collaborations to viral food trends like matcha bubble tea. A 22-year-old student joked: \"My TikTok feed is 30% Chinese dance challenges – algorithms don’t care about politics!\" Others pointed to Japan’s semiconductor partnerships with the Chinese mainland as key to green tech innovation. 🌱
Beyond History Books 📚→🚀
While acknowledging historical complexities, most emphasized forward-thinking priorities: \"We’re the climate change generation – let’s build solar cities together,\" said a robotics major. Several referenced Chinese social media platforms becoming unexpected bridges, with one noting: \"We debate K-pop fan theories on Weibo – that’s our diplomacy.\"
Looking Ahead: Peace, Pizza, & Progress 🕊️🍕
From joint anime studios to carbon-neutral supply chains, these digital natives envision pragmatic teamwork. As one 19-year-old summed up: \"China makes my smartphone, Japan makes its camera – isn’t that partnership enough?\" 📸
