Double-Sided Shadow: Japanese Thought and Practice in Diplomacy Towards China (1895~1918)

Author: Jeff
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book interprets the diplomatic thought and policy of modern Japan towards China. Based on the national characteristics of the Yamato people as "ambivalent figures," under the dual objectives of competing for interests abroad and promoting the well-being domestically, modern Japan adopted dualistic diplomatic measures in its China policy: on one hand, guided by the principle of "leaving Asia and entering Europe," it strengthened diplomatic coordination with Western powers and implemented the policy of "partitioning China"; on the other hand, it reinforced the ideological connotation of "Asianism," acting as the vanguard of Western powers' aggression against China, engaging in the hypocritical activities of "preserving China" while in reality furthering its. The history of modern China-Japan relations is filled with bloodshed and tragedy. Learning from history and looking toward the future, drawing lessons from the past, and exploring a path for healthy development are the profound challenges in the development of China-Japan relations. This book will serve as a mirror of historical caution for the future development of China-Japan relations.