The rivalry between Japan and China is likely to drag on longer than expected. At the Munich Security Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized Japan by name, saying it was “trying to revive militarism,” and the situation is showing no signs of stopping. Other countries have reacted coldly to China’s roaring, but China does not seem to be letting up. The number of Chinese tourists visiting Japan has also dropped sharply. It was inevitable that this situation would arise sooner or later, and relations will likely continue to be repaired and then deteriorated. The most important rule that must not be forgotten is that both sides maintain self-restraint and do not cross the line. (Kei)

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