| ID | 130613 |
| Title Proper | Are the Diaoyu Islands Japan's inherent territory |
| Other Title Information | a comment on the origins of the Japan-China territorial issue by Murata Tadayoshi |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Dekun, Hu ; Zilong, Yan |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | "Historians believe that historical essays have nothing to do with the science of history and are actually harmful. Indeed, authors of such essays, whether intentionally or unintentionally, leave traces of themselves and their time. The same is true of editorials and reviews found in today's newspapers." ' The Origins of the Japan-China Territorial Issue, a new book by Mr. Murata Tadayoshi, an honorary professor at Japan' s Yokohama National University is also an example of what the Contemporary Historian, Mr. Chen Yinke, was referring to in the above. It is common knowledge that after Japan's Noda cabinet adopted its "nationalization" policy over the Diaoyu Islands on September ll, 2012, the Sino-Japan relationship began a downward spiral, while rivalry between non-govemment groups from both nations escalated. The Diaoyu
Islands dispute has become a hot topic for both the media and academia. Among the many works on the topic, Professor Murata's is quite unusual. While tensions remain high between China and Japan, his book carries an impressive argument as shown by work's subtitle-FaZsz?ed Facts in Japanese Government Papers. The cover of the book also features the question--"Are the Diaoyu Islands an inherent part of Japan's territory?" |
| `In' analytical Note | Contemporary International Relations Vol.24, No.1; January-February 2014: p.126-140 |
| Journal Source | Contemporary International Relations Vol.24, No.1; January-February 2014: p.126-140 |
| Key Words | Japan ; China ; Geopolitics ; Inherent Territory ; Diaoyu Islands ; Japan-China Territorial Issue ; Territorial Issue ; Territorial Conflicts ; Japan - China Relations ; Sino - Japan Relations ; Rising Conflicts ; Murata Tadayoshi- Contemporary Historian ; Contemporary Historian ; History ; Contemporary History ; Strategic Relations ; Geopolitical Conflicts ; International Arena |