| ID | 087735 |
| Title Proper | Historical beliefs and the perception of threat in Northeast Asia |
| Other Title Information | colonialism, the tributary system, and China-Japan-Korea relations in the twenty-first century |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gries, Peter Hays ; Zhang, Qingmin ; Masui, Yasuki ; Lee, Yong Wook |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Historical controversies continue to plague northeast Asian politics today, with Chinese and Koreans protesting Japanese history textbooks and Japanese politicians' visits to Yasukuni Shrine, and Koreans protesting Chinese claims that the ancient Kingdom of Goguryo was Chinese, not Korean. Yet, there is little empirical research exploring what, if any, impact historical beliefs have on threat perception and foreign policy preferences in northeast Asia today. On the basis of surveys of Chinese, Japanese, and South Korean university students, this paper explores the relationships among beliefs about the past, perceived threat in the present, and foreign policy preferences for the future. Results and their implications for northeast Asian security are discussed. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Relations of the Asia-Pacific Vol. 9, No. 2; 2009: p245-265 |
| Journal Source | International Relations of the Asia-Pacific Vol. 9, No. 2; 2009: p245-265 |
| Key Words | Historical Beliefs ; Perception of Threat ; Northeast Asia ; Colonialism ; Tributary System ; China - Japan - Korea - Relations ; Twenty - First Century ; China – Japan – Korea - Relations |