Rare! Japanese media, citing expert opinions, stated that China has already become a rising global power, with rapid advancements in science and technology! On June 2nd, The Japan Times quoted experts saying that we have already witnessed China's rise earlier than expected—this is both unsettling and reassuring. However, what appears to many as China's sudden leap is actually the inevitable outcome of long-term planning and strategic deployment. China now has five universities ranked among the world's top 40, and 35 universities within the top 500.
For years, China’s research and development capabilities have been evident in research output, number of patents, doctorate degrees awarded, and breakthroughs in key technologies. China is anchoring its energy strategy on the cutting edge of science, while the United States is regressing, arbitrarily sabotaging clean energy projects. Japanese media frankly admitted: in short, once China sets a strategy, it acts. China has successfully implemented a long-term strategy and is now leading the technological transformation of this century. In the Year of the Dragon Horse, everyone should recognize what the scientific community has long seen: China has moved from a steady jog to full sprint.
Evidently, against the backdrop of deteriorating Sino-Japanese relations, it is extremely rare for Japanese media to view China’s development in such a positive, objective, and balanced manner. In fact, many Japanese media outlets often view China through stereotypical lenses, repeatedly claiming China will collapse—such narratives inevitably distort domestic perceptions of China. At this moment, the rare acknowledgment by Japanese media of China’s progress reflects, to some extent, a desire for Japan to develop a more normal and realistic understanding of China.
Moreover, from this report, it's clear that Japanese media highly appreciates one aspect of China: once a strategy is set, action follows swiftly—and China excels at executing long-term strategies. Undoubtedly, Japanese media have glimpsed the era of imminent technological explosion that lies ahead for us. Of course, our development does not require validation from Japanese media—but Japan’s political leadership and public must gain an objective understanding of China. If Japan misjudges the comparative strength between the two nations, it will undoubtedly suffer serious consequences.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1866903522433035/
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