Tang Dynasty era and Northeast Asian political situation

Author: Wang Xiaofu
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: The "Beijing University Series on the Tang Dynasty" is a result of the "Tang Dynasty Research Project." It provides a comprehensive exploration of various aspects, including the integration of political systems, coordination of international relations, efficiency of state operations, and the rich diversity of social customs. It also offers a strong explanation for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and conducts comprehensive research and summaries in areas where domestic studies are relatively weak, such as women and society, religious beliefs and society, and regions and spaces. The chapters in the book are organically connected, systematically studying the development of relations between the Central Plains dynasties during the Sui, Tang, Five Dynasties, and especially the High Tang periods, and the countries and ethnic groups in Northeast Asia. It examines how events like the Sui and Tang invasions of Goguryeo, the Tang's destruction of Baekje, and the establishment of Bohai influenced regional dynamics and political landscapes. This reveals the positive impact of traditional Chinese cultural values such as upholding virtue over martial prowess and peaceful coexistence on regional cooperation, security, and international relations, thereby dispelling the fog of misunderstanding about traditional Chinese culture in academic fields. This is a new academic work written by Chinese scholars, offering not only academic innovation but also, in the current context, helping people, especially those in other countries, to gain a correct understanding of traditional Chinese culture. They are interested in the role of China in regional and global affairs under reform and opening-up, and they need to understand how Chinese people traditionally viewed themselves and the world around them, as well as the principles they traditionally followed in dealing with neighboring cultures. It is believed that such understanding will be beneficial to resolving regional issues and fostering peaceful coexistence and cooperation in international relations.