noun
cold politics, hot economics
Describes a relationship where political ties are strained but economic exchanges remain active. Often used in reference to China-Japan relations, but can apply to other bilateral situations.
日中関係は長らく政冷経熱と言われてきた。
Japan-China relations have long been described as 'cold politics, hot economics'.
政冷経
If the 'cold politics, hot economics' situation continues, it will eventually have a negative impact on the economy as well.