Beyond Borders: Historical Perspectives from Japanese Scholars and Overseas Chinese Scholars

Author: Liu Jie, Mitsuru Hiroshi, et al. (editors)
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Publish Date: 2006-07-13
Features: Rational dialogue and communication, listening to each other's viewpoints, understanding others through dialogue and exchange, and thereby achieving a certain degree of mutual understanding between parties. Perhaps this is one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways for people today to resolve conflicts and disputes. As human society continuously progresses and wisdom grows, our ancestors have left us with abundant experiences and lessons. In the 21st century, we hope to resolve our conflicts and disputes in better ways. As both China and Japan entered modernity one after another, how did their relationship change, what were its characteristics, was the "Tanaka Memorial" a real document or a forgery, how should we view Japan's support for China's puppet regime, where do the differences lie regarding historical textbooks between China and Japan, and other related issues. These questions are not only debated in the academic circles of both countries but also further affect ordinary citizens, ultimately shaping the trajectory of bilateral relations. How can we overcome historical barriers to achieve long-lasting peace and friendship, and what contributions can historians make in this regard. This book is an initial effort by a group of Chinese scholars in Japan to enhance the exchange and communication between scholars from both countries, aiming to foster mutual understanding and, to some extent, achieve consensus among scholars on historical issues.