Explore Yahuda's argument that increasing Economic interdependence does not necessarily spell political stability for China and Japan
Explore Yahuda’s argument that increasing economic interdependence between China and Japan does not necessarily spell stability in the relationship.
Through critical analysis of Yahuda’s article, exploring the complex and paradoxical relationship of both China and Japan’s economic and political ties; there is an abundance of evidence suggesting the increasing economic relations between the two countries, whilst simultaneously addressing the declination of political ties. Factually, Yahuda’s article highlights the obvious economic interdependence of each country and he emphasizes the how China and Japan complement each other appropriately. We see evidence that each country is heavily involved with the other in terms of international trade – ‘Japan has emerged as China’s greatest trading partner … and China second biggest to Japan’(Yahuda 2001) [1]. Despite political events which have deterred ODA (Official Development Assistance) from Japan to China, as of the 1980’s onwards, this Aid has progressively increased and therefore highlights the economic relations that unite both countries. Yahuda concludes by emphasising that relations between China and Japan are indeed very volatile and gives examples of were there has been significant political upheaval, such as the political manipulation of the people of China by the Chinese government in order gain favourable domestic support and the lack of empathy from both nations regarding the other’s cultural, social and political views. Yahuda feels that the lack of interdependence will reveal a balanced, rivaled relationship in the future. However, in regards to the claim that economic interdependence has not necessarily resulted in improved political stability, I will draw on a vast quantity of academic sources to analyse the change in economic interdependence and political relations throughout history. Through critical assessment of these sources and together with my own individual interpretations, I will affirm
Through critical analysis of Yahuda’s article, exploring the complex and paradoxical relationship of both China and Japan’s economic and political ties; there is an abundance of evidence suggesting the increasing economic relations between the two countries, whilst simultaneously addressing the declination of political ties. Factually, Yahuda’s article highlights the obvious economic interdependence of each country and he emphasizes the how China and Japan complement each other appropriately. We see evidence that each country is heavily involved with the other in terms of international trade – ‘Japan has emerged as China’s greatest trading partner … and China second biggest to Japan’(Yahuda 2001) [1]. Despite political events which have deterred ODA (Official Development Assistance) from Japan to China, as of the 1980’s onwards, this Aid has progressively increased and therefore highlights the economic relations that unite both countries. Yahuda concludes by emphasising that relations between China and Japan are indeed very volatile and gives examples of were there has been significant political upheaval, such as the political manipulation of the people of China by the Chinese government in order gain favourable domestic support and the lack of empathy from both nations regarding the other’s cultural, social and political views. Yahuda feels that the lack of interdependence will reveal a balanced, rivaled relationship in the future. However, in regards to the claim that economic interdependence has not necessarily resulted in improved political stability, I will draw on a vast quantity of academic sources to analyse the change in economic interdependence and political relations throughout history. Through critical assessment of these sources and together with my own individual interpretations, I will affirm