Learn about the history of modern Chinese foreign relations through a comprehensive course that explores key historical periods from pre-Opium War relationships to modern diplomatic developments. Examine the evolution of Sino-foreign relations through critical events including the Opium Wars, late Qing Dynasty foreign encounters, the Republic of China period, the Sino-Japanese War, and the Chinese Civil War. Investigate China's diplomatic institutions, treaty systems, and the role of international exhibitions in shaping foreign relations. Analyze the theoretical frameworks of conceptual history in modern Chinese studies, explore the Belt and Road Initiative's historical context, and understand the civilian dimensions of China's foreign relations. Master the complexities of China-US relations and their historical significance in shaping modern diplomatic landscapes.
Overview
Syllabus
- 第一讲 近代中外关系史概论
- 第二讲 鸦片战争前的中西关系
- 第三讲 鸦片战争与中国近代外交体制的建立
- 第四讲 晚清外患与中外交涉的展开
- 第五讲 民国北京政府时期的中外关系
- 第六讲 国民党建政初期的中外关系
- 第七讲 抗日战争时期的中外关系
- 第八讲 国共内战时期的中外关系
- 第九讲 中美关系史概论
- 第十讲 “一带一路”与近代中外关系史研究
- 第十一讲 近代中国的外交机构与官员群体
- 第十二讲 近代中国的条约体系
- 第十三讲 概念史与中国近代史研究
- 第十四讲 近代中国的博览会事业
- 第十五讲 近代中国对外关系的民间维度
- 期末考试
Taught by
Peng Chen, haijian 周, Chenyi Zhang, Yijun Zhang, and Ye Hu