Posts Tagged ‘history’

EASCHE Report

There are certain obstacles that hinder China, Japan, and Korea from acquiring the vision in which the three countries can enjoy bright future. But what is the most critical one? In my opinion, that is the “history” [...]

February 21, 2009 - By Neinei Shirakawa - Features, History, National Focus: Japan



First Steps: Historical Analysis of U.S.–China Rapprochement

Since the early 20th century American policy makers, engrossed by their preconceived notions of China and blinded by the powerful China Lobby, have failed to accurately assess developments in China [...]

January 17, 2009 - By Jiakun (Jack) Zhang - Features, History



EASCHE Reply to Reader’s Comment on Japanese Historical Awareness

This is a response by East Asian Student Conference of History Education (EASCHE) to a comment on a previous article entitled Grassroots Practice of Resolving Historical Issues [...]

May 15, 2008 - By Neinei Shirakawa - History, National Focus: Japan



“One Country, Two Systems” and the Hong Kong Media

Under the principle of “one country, two systems,” mainland China maintains a socialist system of rule while allowing Hong Kong, a Special Administrative Region, to operate under a capitalist system. The implementation of this principle is apparent in the differences [...]

May 15, 2008 - By Mai Li - History



Free Speech, Nationalism, and Academic Freedom: A Look at the Actors Involved in Tibet Human Rights Clashes at Duke University

Beijing had hoped that the 2008 Summer Olympics would draw worldwide attention to China’s sweltering economy and ambitious development projects. Now, less than three months removed from its grand prize, the nation hosting the world’s largest population faces [...]

May 14, 2008 - By Yi Xiang - Cover Story, History



Sino-Japanese Relations: 19th Century to Present

The current Western analysis of Sino-Japanese relations can be likened to a badly tailored suit—at best, it clumsily covers main aspects of the relationship and anticipates movement in crises; at worst, it is ill-fitted to address the past peculiarities and future growing pains of such a relationship. The unsuitability of such an analysis should not [...]

March 31, 2008 - By Muyan Jin - Cover Story, Political Science