Shared empathy reinforces positive feelings toward Asia
The earthquake and tsunami in Japan, and the assistance received from Asia after the Christchurch earthquake, helped generate increased warmth among New Zealanders toward Asia and Asians in 2011.
The latest Asia:NZ Perception of Asia survey, which takes the temperature of public opinion toward Asia and Asian people, found more positive responses overall than in the previous year.
“Clearly, events play a significant role in shaping New Zealanders perceptions of Asia," says Asia:NZ research director Dr Andrew Butcher. "But – beyond this – we’re seeing an upward positive trend across time.”
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