Japan and the 1911 Xinhai Revolution
The 1911 Xinhai Revolution in China brought the long reign of Qing dynasty to an end, giving birth to the Republic of China. But the road to establishing a modern state was a winding one and the country entered a period of social turmoil. These articles look at how the tumultuous changes in China were viewed from neighboring Japan, taking the 100-year anniversary of the revolution as an opportunity to look back on the trajectory of Japan-China relations.
- The Impact of the Xinhai Revolution on Japanese PoliticsSakurai Ryōju
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The Xinhai Revolution in China (1911–12) heightened political tensions in Japan, as the government supported the besieged Qing dynasty despite the popular sentiment backing the revolutionaries. Professor Sakurai Ryōju examines the repercussions this historic event had on Japanese politics, particularly with regard to Japan’s policy toward China.
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- The Xinhai Revolution and Japan-China RelationsKawashima Shin
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From the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century, Japan was a source of modern learning for China. It was also the “cradle of the revolution,” providing a place of refuge for numerous exiles. It was in this context that the Xinhai Revolution broke out in 1911. With international politics in disarray, Japan was to play a complex and diverse role as events unfolded.
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How to Safeguard Japan In the Years Ahead: National Security and the Japan-US Alliance Japan faces a security environment that is undergoing major changes due to such factors as the emergence of China and the recent leadership change in North Korea. This raises the question of how Japan can cope with the growing diversity of risks. This series examines the tasks confronting Japan and explores its recent defense policies, with a focus on the Japan-US alliance.
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