Problems of Nationalism and Historical Memory in China's Relations with Japan

Bibliographic Data

ID4831929
AuthorsShunji Cui (International Paper (United States), corresponding author)
Year2012
Volume25
Issue2
Pages199-222
Publication date2012-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Historical Sociology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0952-1909 • E-ISSN: 1467-6443
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1467-6443.2011.01419.x
OpenAlexW1509490299
LanguageEN
Citations received10
References cited15

This paper employs concepts and analytical frameworks drawn from Sociology, particularly collective memory, to examine China's attempts - and the limitations of those attempts - to improve relations with Japan in the new century. In particular, it focuses on a specific episode, the attempt to bring "new thinking" to Sino-Japanese relations. It concludes that the difficulties and complexities are the product of many factors. In the first place, CCP is constrained by its own definition of nationalism and national identity. Secondly, Beijing's control mechanisms and its ability to direct nationalist discourse in ways convenient to itself are challenged by the rise of popular nationalistic sentiment. In addition, the rise of revisionist nationalism in Japan further complicates Beijing's stance toward Japan. The achievement of China's vision of harmonious world and of "Mutually Beneficial" relations with Japan will depend on how well China handles the delicate matters of the construction of national identity and the basis of government legitimacy

Aesthetics · Beijing · China · Collective memory · Government (linguistics · Identity (music · Legitimacy · Linguistics · National identity · Nationalism · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · China's Ethnic Minorities and Relations · Chinese history and philosophy · Japanese History and Culture · Law · Philosophy

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