Exploring Sino-Japanese Relations: A Conversation with Sheila Smith

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By: Bonnie S. Glaser

In this episode, we welcome Sheila Smith, a Senior Fellow for Japan Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Despite high levels of integration between the world’s second and third largest economies, Sino-Japanese relations remain contentious. Historical animosity and territorial disputes are two commonly cited sources of tension between the two great powers. Recent developments have heightened friction in the bilateral relationship.