Would you rather... Be chinese or Be japanese

Asia · Either

Be chinese

China pioneered foundational technologies — paper, gunpowder, the compass, and noodles — that shaped the course of human civilization.
China is a rising global superpower whose economic and political influence gives its citizens a significant role in shaping the world's future.
Chinese culture is the older tradition from which Japanese culture borrowed heavily, making it the deeper historical root.

Be japanese

Japan offers personal freedoms and democratic governance that communist rule does not, making daily life more autonomous.
Japanese pop culture — including anime and video games — has shaped global entertainment in ways few other cultures have matched.
Japan consistently ranks among the world's safest and most livable countries, with high standards of quality of life.
Japanese aesthetics, language, and cultural refinement are globally celebrated for their elegance and attention to craft.