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Britain, Japan and China, 1876-1895: East Asian International Relations before the First Sino-Japanese War
Britain, Japan and China, 1876-1895: East Asian International Relations before the First Sino-Japanese War
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The Anglo-Japanese Alliance was signed in 1902 due to mutual sympathy and common interests, but the Qing dynasty of China had emerged as the strongest regional power in East Asia, making it difficult for the British and Japanese governments to maintain their interests in the region.
Format: Hardback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 30 December 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The conventional understanding of the Anglo-Japanese relationship in the late 19th century holds that these two countries were bound by mutual sympathy and shared interests, leading to the signing of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance in 1902. However, this perspective fails to acknowledge the significant shift in regional power dynamics that occurred in East Asia during the preceding decades. Prior to the First Sino-Japanese War, the Qing dynasty of China had reasserted its influence as the traditional suzerain of the region, making it the strongest regional power in East Asia. Recognizing the challenges that would arise if they antagonized the Qing by challenging its claim of suzerainty over Korea, the British and Japanese governments understood that it would become increasingly difficult to maintain their interests in East Asia.
Despite their prior commitment to maintaining good relations with China and facing diplomatic difficulties with each other, the British and Japanese governments found it challenging to reach closer terms. This was primarily due to the competing priorities and constraints they faced in their interactions with China and the broader East Asian region.
In conclusion, the Anglo-Japanese relationship in the late 19th century was shaped by a complex interplay of regional power dynamics, diplomatic challenges, and national interests. While mutual sympathy and common interests played a role in the initial alliance, the emergence of the Qing dynasty as the dominant regional power and the competing priorities of the British and Japanese governments ultimately hindered closer cooperation and collaboration.
Weight: 424g
Dimension: 242 x 160 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138354715
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