Sino-Japanese Relations

Term Paper # 99701

History > Asian
International Relations

A comprehensive study of Sino-Japanese relations from 1931 to present.

1,895 words () | 10 sources | MLA | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper details the various aspects of the relationship between Japan and China from 1931 to the present day. The paper begins by discussing the effects on Sino-Japanese relations of the Japanese occupation of China. It then looks at the history of the Nanjing Massacre. Finally, the paper discusses the events of each decade following World War II and how they have changed the relationship between China and Japan.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Japanese Occupation
The Nanjing Massacre
The End of World War II
The 1950s
The 1960s
The 1970s
The 1980s and 1990s
Sino-Japanese Relations Today

From the Paper:

"Japan is the most important non-superpower nation to China today. It's close geographic proximity and cultural ties make Japan impossible to ignore. Japan also plays the role of a vital trading partner. Japan was settled by China and owes much of its culture to the Ancient Chinese. However, modern history has given China just cause to distrust the Japanese. Japanese militarism in the 1930s led to the occupation and oppression of China that still lingers in recent memories. Today, as China experiences reform, its relationship with Japan grows in terms of economics. But there is still tension that is derived from a fear of Japan once again rising up against China. Just this year there have already been conflicts between the two neighbors. Chinese citizens held destructive anti-Japanese protests while the Japanese continued to produce textbooks that are misleading in their treatment of the Japanese occupation of China. Japans policy on Taiwan has moved more rapidly towards calling for an independent nation. Also, both sides have laid claim to islands on the continental shelf of the East China Sea. These events leave one to wonder just how sound the friendship between the two really is."

Sample of Sources Used:

Reuters. Japan, China to Hold Talks. http://www.bjreview.com.cn/2001/200152/CoverStory-200152(D).htm
Wang Fan. Beijing Review http://www.bjreview.com.cn/2005/200552/CoverStory-200152(D).htm
Wikipedia. Development of Complementary Interests. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sino-Japanese_relations
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Photius, Chinese/Japanese Economy, http://www.photius.com/countries/china/economy/china_economy_japan.html