What is it about?
The book resurrects a pivotal yet nearly forgotten chapter of Dutch-Chinese ties to narrate how World War II, China’s civil war, and Indonesia’s decolonization reshaped and ultimately redefined this age-old bilateral relationship.
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Why is it important?
The book explains how World War II prompted a complete recalibration of the bilateral relationship between the Netherlands and China, culminating in the Netherlands’ recognition of the People’s Republic and laying the foundations for its current “One-China” policy.
Perspectives
The book contains original perspectives on the history of modern imperialism in China, relations between China and the West, and the history of international law.
Dr Vincent Chang
Leiden University LeidenAsiaCentre
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This page is a summary of: Forgotten Diplomacy, November 2019, Brill,
DOI: 10.1163/9789004410923.
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