Why do elements of the Chinese still dislike the Japanese? (places, influence)
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There is a generational thing at work here. I am sure that many older Chinese do not like the Japanese due to the occupation, and have very good reasons to do so. But like most conflicts around the world, once the conflict is over, reasonable people see that there is a bigger benefit to getting along than continuing to fan the flames, and it applies to this situation too. Of course it doesn't mean all is forgiven, only that time marches on for all of us and holding permanent grudges really does not do anything for anyone..
I agree.
But I don't think China and Japan can coexist in good harmony in the long term.
Japan is an agressive country by nature. If you look at its history, whenever it got strong enough, it invaded Korea first and then China. It has a large population and little resources, whenever it has internal difficult, militarilism arises.
For the past 50 years it is largely neutred by the US, but one should be deceived into believe Japan now is a peace loving country. Westerners tourists usually leave Japan with an impeccable impression, ranking it as one of the most civil and polite country in the world but that's really a very supercial understanding of the Japanese society.
But I don't think China and Japan can coexist in good harmony in the long term.
Japan is an agressive country by nature. If you look at its history, whenever it got strong enough, it invaded Korea first and then China. It has a large population and little resources, whenever it has internal difficult, militarilism arises.
For the past 50 years it is largely neutred by the US, but one should be deceived into believe Japan now is a peace loving country. Westerners tourists usually leave Japan with an impeccable impression, ranking it as one of the most civil and polite country in the world but that's really a very supercial understanding of the Japanese society.
I don't really see what Japan has to gain by aggression. Unless it was backed by the western powers.
A different world where there is no and never will be wars between countries?
For how many years the world didn't have large scale wars involving multiple countries, like 50, and we suddenly believe "the world is different now"?
I don't believe it. And I don't think the nature of a country will change. If there is something to gain by having a war, there will be wars.
But I don't think China and Japan can coexist in good harmony in the long term.
Japan is an agressive country by nature. If you look at its history, whenever it got strong enough, it invaded Korea first and then China. It has a large population and little resources, whenever it has internal difficult, militarilism arises.
Keep in mind that it was the era that weak countries which could not stand itself were meant to be colonized. Between 1839 and 1842 Britain fought an "Opium War" against China. Britain won and colonized Hong Kong. During a second war in 1860 a combined British French army attacked Chinese port cities and China signed Beijing treaty with Britain, France and Russia to end the war by paying indemnity and giving up more land. In 1894-95 Japan fought an "First Sino-Japanese War" against China. Japan won and China agreed to give up on its attempts to dominate Korea. Korea had traditionally been a tributary state of China till Japan defeated China(Read Article 1 in Treaty of Shimonoseki). Korea was also weak and destined to be occupied by one country or another because of its location and inability to defend itself. Japan didn’t have to invade Korea. The biggest Korean political group named Isshinkai suggested annexation to Japan. They even built the ‘welcome arch’ for the Japanese in front of Namdaemun.
Keep in mind that it was the era that weak countries which could not stand itself were meant to be colonized. Between 1839 and 1842 Britain fought an "Opium War" against China. Britain won and colonized Hong Kong. During a second war in 1860 a combined British French army attacked Chinese port cities and China signed Beijing treaty with Britain, France and Russia to end the war by paying indemnity and giving up more land. In 1894-95 Japan fought an "First Sino-Japanese War" against China. Japan won and China agreed to give up on its attempts to dominate Korea. Korea had traditionally been a tributary state of China till Japan defeated China(Read Article 1 in Treaty of Shimonoseki). Korea was also weak and destined to be occupied by one country or another because of its location and inability to defend itself. Japan didn’t have to invade Korea. The biggest Korean political group named Isshinkai suggested annexation to Japan. They even built the ‘welcome arch’ for the Japanese in front of Namdaemun.
the world evolves and who said it won't reach an era where the new weak to be colonized (could be a different form) by the new power again.
I don't think human being/countries have got past military invasion, or ever will.
Plus, old invaders such as Britain, France and Japan plundered billions from other nations and never paid it back. Are we supposed to just call it a day? For example, what will UK/France do to make amends for burning down the old summer palace in Beijing? And what to do with the treasures that are still shamelessly displayed at the British Museum and le Louvre, should UK/France keep them forever?
History always lingers. So much unsolved business.
But I don't think China and Japan can coexist in good harmony in the long term.
Japan is an agressive country by nature. If you look at its history, whenever it got strong enough, it invaded Korea first and then China. It has a large population and little resources, whenever it has internal difficult, militarilism arises.
For the past 50 years it is largely neutred by the US, but one should be deceived into believe Japan now is a peace loving country. Westerners tourists usually leave Japan with an impeccable impression, ranking it as one of the most civil and polite country in the world but that's really a very supercial understanding of the Japanese society.
By your standard every major (even some minors) countries on earth are 'aggressive by nature' since all of them would have invade other countries numerous time when they get strong.
Also implying that a history of a country will automatically associate with the characteristics of the nationalities. Someone was born in a very civilised environment and taught of moral and good manner since young, but suddenly everyone discover that his country did horrible things in the past, so he must be deceiving all of us since the beginning! Does this even make sense?
By your standard every major (even some minors) countries on earth are 'aggressive by nature' since all of them would have invade other countries numerous time when they get strong.
Also implying that a history of a country will automatically associate with the characteristics of the nationalities. Someone was born in a very civilised environment and taught of moral and good manner since young, but suddenly everyone discover that his country did horrible things in the past, so he must be deceiving all of us since the beginning! Does this even make sense?
good moral and manner is only for people around you, those who you think are equal.
Did you think the British invaders didn't receive great education and taught good manners? They just don't apply those to people who they consider inferior.
Thomas Jefferson while being highly respected as one of the founding fathers, was a slave owner and racist. So was Canada's first Prime Minister. I am sure back in the days they were both perfect gentlemen.
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