Becos China is catching up with Europe and surpass them in many ways. European has too much pride to swallow to admit their lacking behind.japan i get.
but any theories regarding why most European countries hate china more than india does?
They love India becos India is still technology inferior and not able to match them in many ways. As for Japanese, they are under the control of US master, same as SK who are to small to post a threat to them. But China is different. China is independent and able to seek direction in her own way. There is not way the western power is able to control or influence it.
As for the high percentage of Japanese hatred for China. I seriously doubt many Japanese hate Chinese. In fact many Japanese are recognizing the rise of China and their technology advancement. I have been to Japan before. Especially those Japanese been to China, they are very impressed with advancement of China and even talk about the admiration of Chinese. In fact, the most favourable foreign talent Japan try to attract is Chinese.