Quote Originally Posted by Pannonian
but it will open up more political options abroad, as they will gain access to Japan's diplomatic base.
Intresting, i hadnt really thought of the global diplomatic impact. Perhaps my view is to narrow but in my lifetime diplomacy between these two was always under the backdrop of the historical realities of WWII.

Perhaps your right, China is certainly a savvy player given your thought above (assuming its true, which seems very plausable)