China's Japan Policy: Learning from the Past
 First edition | |
| Author | Amrita Jash |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | China–Japan relations, foreign policy, international relations |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan |
Publication date | 2023 |
| Publication place | Switzerland |
| Media type | Print (hardcover), eBook |
| Pages | 272 |
| ISBN | 978-3031448164 |
| OCLC | 1468661687 |
China's Japan Policy: Learning from the Past is a book authored by Amrita Jash, an assistant professor in the Department of Geopolitics and International Relations at Manipal Academy of Higher Education. The first edition was published in 2023 by Palgrave Macmillan, followed by a second edition in 2024.[1]
Overview
[edit]The book offers a detailed study of China's foreign policy toward Japan, situating it within the broader framework of China’s national identity, historical memory, and strategic imperatives. Drawing from primary Chinese sources, it examines the historical, political, and ideological dimensions that shape Beijing’s approach—particularly under the leadership of Xi Jinping. By analyzing the legacies of the Second Sino-Japanese War, nationalist narratives, and the role of collective memory, the author frames the bilateral relationship as a product of both enduring historical grievances and contemporary geopolitical competition. The work contends that China's Japan policy is not merely reactive, but is deeply embedded in its domestic political discourse and long-term strategic outlook.[2]
Jash employs theoretical tools from constructivism and realism to dissect the dynamics of China-Japan relations. The book also engages with broader regional security frameworks in the Indo-Pacific and highlights the implications of China’s approach for Japan’s defense policy and regional stability.
Reception
[edit]In a review for Asian Affairs, Arnab Dasgupta of Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses writes, "While the author partially agrees with those who propose that China's use of the history card is instrumental, she sharpens the argument by demonstrating that this usage is derived not merely from a cynical calculation of costs and benefits, but also from a deep-rooted fear of Japanese intentions and capabilities, coupled with a profound sense of its own absolute victimhood."[3]
Writing for Asia Policy Research Initiative, Chetna Gill writes, "The book’s strengths lie in its rigorous theoretical framework and empirical depth. Jash’s constructivist approach is well-executed, providing a clear analytical lens that avoids the determinism of structural realism."[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ OpenLibrary.org. "China's Japan Policy by Amrita Jash | Open Library". Open Library. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ^ Jash, Amrita (2023-11-03). China's Japan policy: Learning from the past. Springer International Publishing AG. ISBN 978-3-031-44816-4.
- ^ Dasgupta, Arnab (2025-03-15). "China's Japan Policy: Learning from the Past". Asian Affairs. 56 (2). Royal Society for Asian Affairs via Routledge: 460–462. doi:10.1080/03068374.2025.2499654. ISSN 0306-8374. OCLC 951137632.
- ^ Gill, Chetna (2024-11-07). "Through the Lens of Memory: Reviewing China's Japan Policy: Learning from the Past". Asia Policy Research Initiative. ISSN 3068-3378. OCLC 1523285842. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
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