China and Japan on Thursday are set to mark the 50th anniversary of the normalization of bilateral diplomatic ties, but prospects are dim for their relations to improve significantly amid a deepening rift between Beijing and Western nations with heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait.Experts have pointed out that bilateral relations are "full of downside risks" with a stronger rivalry between the two Asian neighbors, and the 50th anniversary is unlikely to change the basic trend in ties.However, they said Beijing's interest in not further escalating tensions with Tokyo as it focuses o…READ FULL ARTICLE
