Japanese hold mixed views of the U.S. and its role in the world

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October 27, 2016

Japanese Back Global Engagement Despite Concern About Domestic Economy

Japanese hold mixed views of the U.S. and its role in the world

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Japanese hold mixed views of the U.S. and its role in the world

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Japanese Back Global Engagement Despite Concern About Domestic Economy
Japanese split on embracing or confronting China
Japanese remain negative on China
Japanese more likely than Chinese to say U.S. role on world stage has declined
Japanese believe that to be Japanese, people should speak Japanese, be born in Japan
Japanese oppose too much reliance on military force to defeat terrorism
Slight increase in Japanese support for more active military role in the region
Japanese back measures to help developing countries
Japanese less likely than Chinese to say their country plays a more important role in the world
Japanese most concerned about cybersecurity, ISIS and climate change
Japanese generally supportive of Abe’s handling of other countries, economy
Japanese more willing to help others than Chinese, Indians, Americans, Europeans
Japanese unhappy with economy
Majority of Japanese support helping other countries

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