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Asia Pacific Perspectives Vol. 5 No. 1, December 2004, University Of San Francisco, University Of San Francisco
Asia Pacific Perspectives Vol. 5 No. 1, December 2004, University Of San Francisco, University Of San Francisco
Asia Pacific Perspectives
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Introduction by Joseph Tse-Hei Lee
In East Asia, the complexity of church-state relations can be better understood if one takes into account the involvement of local community in negotiating with the state over sacred and secular matters. This article argues that the church, state, and community were not independent variables, but constantly negotiated with each other over the control of religions, religious institutions and rituals. When the state was strong, the church and community participated in the formation of the state power. As the state power declined, the church and community reverted to their original independence and crossed the …
Asia Pacific Perspectives Vol. 4 No. 1, May 2004, University Of San Francisco, University Of San Francisco
Asia Pacific Perspectives Vol. 4 No. 1, May 2004, University Of San Francisco, University Of San Francisco
Asia Pacific Perspectives
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The Future of U.S. Relations with Japan and China: Will Bilateral Relations Survive the New American Unilateralism? by Rita Kernacs
The following paper examines how America's bilateral relations with Japan and China may be affected by Washington's recent move towards an increasingly unilateral foreign policy. Immediately after the tragic attack on the United States on September 11th, it appeared that relations with Japan and China, as with many countries around the world, would grow stronger. Finding a common enemy in "militant Islam" did much to improve U.S.-China relations. But, despite the temporary warmth, issues related to Taiwan, a lack …