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Japanese youth increasingly view US as top global threat over China

A recent survey by the Japan Press Research Institute indicates a significant shift in how younger Japanese perceive global threats. The United States has surpassed China as the primary concern for individuals under 50, with 26.8% identifying the US as the greatest threat to world peace. This marks a substantial increase from previous years, with analysts attributing the change to US foreign policy decisions. AI

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Japanese youth increasingly view US as top global threat over China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    Why younger Japanese now fear Trump’s US more than China

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