Double-Sided Shadow: Japanese Thoughts and Practices on China's Diplomacy (1895-1918)

Author: Gao Lan
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Features: This book interprets the diplomatic thought and policy of modern Japan toward China. Based on the national characteristics of the Japanese people as "dual-faced figures," under the dual objectives of competing for interests abroad and promoting domestic prosperity, 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 a vanguard for Western powers' aggression against China, engaging in the hypocritical activities of "preserving China" while in reality furthering its aggression. 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 cautionary mirror of history for the future development of China-Japan relations.