describe why development is higher in Japan than it is in China. Which country has the larger economy?

Japan and China are two of the main Asian economies and two of the fastest growing powers in the world. Yet, despite their geographical proximity, they have little in common. Japan is a democracy - although the official definition is parliamentary constitutional monarchy - whereas China is a one-party system.

Explanation:

China has leapfrogged Japan to become the world's second-largest economy, a title Japan has held for more than 40 years. While Japan grew 3.9% last year - its first annual growth in three years - this was not enough to hold off China's booming economy