العلاقات اليابانية-الصينية منذ توقيع معاهدة السلام و الصداقة-1978-2012 م

Abstract EN

The objective of this study is to investigate the Japanese-Chinese relationship during the period 1978-2012.

It focuses on the main issues that have characterized the bases for these relations either in areas of agreement or disagreement.

The study uses analytical and descriptive approaches and it concludes the following : First, the Japan-China relation is of particular significance due to the international positions of both countries.

Second, the mutual relations between both countries were crystallized in the 1978 Peace and Friendship Treaty.

Since then the economic relation is characterized by cooperation, though there has been some points of disagreement and even dispute.

On the other hand, the political ties have witnessed periods of tension and generally seem to be controversial.

Third, contentious issues between the two countries include Japan’s security coordination with America, the Taiwan Question, border and historical disputes, Chinese negative position of Japan ambitions to become a permanent member in the United Nation Security Council, chemical weapons, Chinese escalating economic expansion, Japans demand for political reform in China and the issue of North Korean nuclear activities.