Economies matter to both sides

BEIJING - People from China and Japan agree that the economic development of the country over the sea "brings about benefits" to their own country, according to an annual survey commissioned by China Daily. However, that feeling has declined over three years.

This year, 63.5 percent of members of the Chinese public who were surveyed believe Japan's economic growth is beneficial to China. The figure was 70.7 percent in 2009 and 65.8 percent last year.

Among members of the Japanese public, 41.9 percent agreed that China's economic development benefits their own country. That compares with 47.5 percent in 2009 and 49.5 percent last year.