40 The Sino-Japanese War and Its Diplomatic Impact

 

 

 

 

List of contents

The Sino-Japanese War and Its Diplomatic Impact.- Sino-Japanese War.- Treaty of Shimonoseki.

About the author

One of the best sinologists of modern times, Guy Alitto is an American academic in the History and East Asian Languages and Civilization Departments at the University of Chicago. He is known in China for revitalizing the scholarship on Chinese Confucian scholar Liang Shuming. He is best known in America for his scholarship and for his role as translator for the first official Chinese delegations to the United States after Richard Nixon’s first visits to China.

Summary

This lecture examines the pivotal Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, which profoundly influenced diplomatic relations in East Asia during the late 19th century. It delves into the background of the conflict, rooted in Japan's expansionist ambitions in Korea and the complex power dynamics between China, Korea, and Japan. The lecture highlights the escalating tensions leading up to the war, including the proxy struggles within Korea and the failed attempts at diplomatic resolutions. Additionally, it explores the conduct of the war, focusing on the decisive naval battle of the Yellow Sea and its ramifications for China's modernization efforts and diplomatic standing.

Product details

• Authors: Guy S. Alitto
• Publisher: Springer EN
• Languages: English
• Product format: Mixed media product
• Release: 13.06.2026
• EAN: 9789819566730
• ISBN: 978-981-9566-73-0
• Illustrations: Approx. 20 p. Book + Online Course.
• Series: The Uniqueness of Chinese Civilization in World History
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > Eastern philosophy; China, Kulturwissenschaften, Asiatische Geschichte, Cultural Studies, History of China, Chinese philosophy, Chinese Nationalism, Sino-Japanese War, Treaty of Shimonoseki, Reform Movements, Imperialist Aggression