>>6 ---That was well written. The only thing I would add is the subject of learning from the past. Americans & Germans should celebrate their ability to criticize their nation's past. I pity the Japanese people who are in power, who cannot allow the truth to set them free. If they keep these wounds concealed, the whole country will eventually become sick.

It's not really a matter of who's overreacting and who is neglecting when it comes to Sino-Japanese relations; Both obviously have some dialogue to address. The healing/moving on can begin only when they start talking to each other on an ongoing basis. (um, like true neighbors?)