HILD 11 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Kang Youwei, Liang Qichao, Guangxu Emperor
Document Summary
At the time, min was considered pro-russian. Eventually triggered the russo-japanese war with her death. Protectorate: a state is controlled and protected by another state. Korea is controlled and protected" by japan. A plot between china and korea discovered, ending with japan forcing the ruler of korea to abdicate the throne to his heir (1907) U. s. respected japanese ambitions as long as they recognized u. s. ambitions in philippines. Imperialism a cause of national pride among colonizing countries. Japanese people extremely supportive of imperialist policies (including scholars, devout christians, etc) Immediately prior to sino-japanese war, japan still highly respected. Shifted after war due to condescending view on chinese military ability. Scholars awaiting exam results wrote down reform suggestions in form of petition. Ignored by government (cixi), but marked beginning of reform movement. Confucian scholar impressed by western governmental institutions, as shown in hong kong and parts of shanghai. Argued that reform is compatible w/ confucian teaching.
