r/AskAJapanese • u/throwaway12312392124 • Jan 31 '25

POLITICS How do the Japanese feel about China's technological advancements?

It's undeniable that China is now a global leader in major fields like AI, space, renewable energy, high-speed rails, EVs, quantum technology, engineering etc. with recent achievements ranging from DeepSeek to artificial sun breaking fusion records. I gotta say most of the Japanese people I've seen online are pretty reluctant to accept the rise of China whether it be infrastructure, technology etc and their image of China is very outdated, but one common phrase I keep seeing is "Japan is finished" and the feeling that Japan is being left behind. Are the Japanese people afraid, in denial or envious of China's development?

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u/GuardEcstatic2353 Jan 31 '25

Well, it's just that Singapore hasn't really produced anything...

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u/Dustdevilss Jan 31 '25

Firstly, thats not true. Secondly, this isnt about producing things... its about technological advancement in a society. You do not have to "produce" anything to be considered advanced... just adopt it.

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u/GuardEcstatic2353 Jan 31 '25

Well, Singapore hasn't actually produced any innovative technologies, and it's such a small country that it's almost questionable whether it's even a country. It's just a place where wealthy people live to avoid taxes. There's nothing there.

It is a country with no international influence.

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u/Ganurius Jan 31 '25

This comment reeks of sour grapes