Professor Takahara Akio delivers online speech on China-Japan Relations
Nov 12, 2021
Peking University, November 12, 2021: On October 27 and 28, at the invitation of PKU Institute of State
Governance Studies and PKUOIR, Professor Takahara Akio from the
Graduate school of Public Policy, the University of Tokyo delivered two
speeches online as the keynote speaker of PKU Overseas Masters Lecture.
The theme of the two speeches was: Foreign Policy Analysis of China and
Japan: from a Japanese view and The Future of China-Japan Relations.
The lecture was presided over by Wang Puqu, professor and dean of PKU
Institute of State Governance Studies , as well as Professor Xu
Xianglin, director of the academic Committee of PKU Institute of State
Governance Studies .
Professor Takahara Akio
In his first speech, Professor Takahara Akio analyzed the correlation
between political elites and foreign relations from a comparative
perspective. On this basis, he believed that in the context of global
economic integration, it is important to consider economic factors while
making foreign policies. He then pointed out the adjustments and
efforts that the two countries needed to make based on the need of
economic development. At the end of the lecture, he analyzed the changes
in the foreign policies of both China and Japan in recent years and
their influence, and put forward suggestions for improving future
relations.
Professor Sun Zhe
Professor Sun Zhe, co-director of the China Initiative at Columbia
University School of International and Public Affairs made positive
appraisal of Professor Takahara Akio’s speech and further went on to
emphasize that in the development of diplomatic relations between China
and Japan, special attention should be paid to the friendly exchanges
between Chinese and Japanese people.
In the second speech, Professor Takahara Akio introduced basic methods
of studying China-japan relations, emphasizing that multi-perspectives
and all-round observation are needed when analyzing bilateral relations.
He hoped that two countries could further develop public diplomacy and
correct information asymmetry; that two countries could achieve
high-level mutual understanding through personnel exchange especially
among young people and build a harmonious relationship.
Professor Huang Dahui
Professor Huang Dahui, assistant dean of School of International
Studies, Renmin University commented on Professor Takahara Akio’s,
stressing that focus should be put on bilateral cooperation of Japan and
China in non-traditional areas. In particular, Professor Huang pointed
out that 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of China and Japan formally
establishing diplomatic ties. This is a time for both countries to
review the past 50 years as well as to prepare for the next 50 years.
The seminar ended on a final note with PKU teachers and students exchanging opinions and views with Professor Takahara Akio.
Written by: Zou Xueyang
Edited by: June Tan Rui Min
Source: PKU News(Chinese)
