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

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Ryall, J. (2026, October 14). Why younger Japanese now fear Trump’s US more than China. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3370732/why-younger-japanese-now-fear-trumps-us-more-china?utm_source=rss_feed

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A recent survey by the Japan Press Research Institute shows that younger Japanese people now view the United States as the world’s top threat, with 26.8% naming the US as such, an increase of 9.3 percentage points from last year. This shift is attributed to growing concerns over US foreign policy, particularly influenced by actions associated with one individual.

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A recent survey conducted by the Japan Press Research Institute shows that younger Japanese people now view the US as a greater threat to global peace than China, with 26.8% of respondents under 50 naming the US as the top threat. This is an increase of 9.3 percentage points from the previous year and marks a significant shift in sentiment towards the US among younger generations in Japan. Analysts suggest that this change is largely due to perceptions of US foreign policy, indicating growing concern over its actions on the global stage. The poll, released on Saturday, highlights how under-50 Japanese view the current political climate, particularly as it relates to American leadership and policies.

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