Just saw a Chinese influencer in Japan express his views on this Japanese election. His opinion is quite interesting, believing that the rise of "Japan First" forces will not affect the interests of Chinese people in Japan, but rather improve their situation.
In his view, Japan highly values the basic rights of its citizens, even foreign workers. Therefore, the emergence of the "Japan Party" will not really trigger anti-Chinese actions or security risks. The most they can do is to strictly review residency qualifications and immigration applications. This will actually raise the level and quality of immigrants coming to Japan, optimizing the living environment for Chinese people in Japan.
To be honest, this view is relatively common among Chinese people in Japan. "Since I have already migrated here, I should block all the paths for others to migrate." Many people hold this mindset, which has been a long-standing tradition of competition and infighting within the Chinese community in Japan. How could they allow others to take their share of benefits and market?
However, this Chinese influencer is obviously a wealthy and influential person, so the rise of Japanese populism certainly has little impact on him. But for other ordinary, grassroots working students in Japan, the pressure of employment, workplace, and life will clearly increase significantly. These people make it their main job to oppose China, but they never expected that their Chinese identity is unavoidable, and all their defamation will eventually backfire on themselves. This is the same in Japan as well as in other Western countries.
Original: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1838300918339588/
Statement: This article represents the personal views of the author.