The Evolution And Impact Of The Policy Toward China Of Japan In The21st Century

After entering the21st century, the tendency towards political power of in Japan is more and more obvious, and Japan’s foreign strategy has also undergone a significant change. Taking "political power" and "normal country" roads have become Japan’s overall foreign strategy in the new century. Under the guidance of the national strategy, Japan has considered China as a "potential threat" in security and a strategic opponent " in politics. Therefore, in order to safeguard our national interests, in-depth analysis of the evolution and the impact of Japan’s China policy in the21st century is very necessary.The paper intends to solve the main problems:First, the analysis of the theoretical basis of Japan’s policy toward China. By probing into the formation and development process of Japan’s policy, we make the analysis of its intrinsic theoretical basis. Second, the impact of Japan’s policy toward China in the21st century. By the analysis of external factors, such as China, the United States, the regional situation and the global pattern, we understand the impact of Japan’s policy to China clearly. Third, the analysis of the trend of the future development of Sino-Japanese relations. Through the research of the formation and evolution of Japan’s China policy in the21st century, we predict the future trend of Sino-Japanese relations.This article will be divided into five major expositions.Part I:Introduction. This section is designed to point out the origin of the research on China policy in the21st century in Japan, to sort out the research at home and abroad, and to point the direction of the current study, the focus and shortcomings. The last purpose of the section is to have a summary of the paper’s innovation, research ideas and research methods.Part II:To discuss the formation of Japan’s policy toward China and the development of its theoretical basis. This part makes the analysis of the formation and evolution of Japan’s policy toward China, and has in-depth analysis using realism, liberal, and constructivist theory.Part III:To discuss the evolution of Japan’s policy toward China in the21st century. This part makes the analysis from the reign of Junichiro Koizumi to new Shinzo Abe. By in-depth analysis of different character and individuality of the Prime Minister of the new century, we go to explore the essence of the evolution of Japan’s policy.Part IV:The analysis of Japan’s China policy in the21st century impact. China policy in the21st century of Japan had a greater impact to the Sino-Japanese relations, the situation in the region and the global situation. Through in-depth analysis of its impact, we understand various issues and challenges of the reality.Part V:To look to the future development of Sino-Japanese relations and China’s response strategy. This part mainly analyzes the development trend of the future of Sino-Japanese relations, and explores China’s response to Japan’s China policy in the21st century strategy.