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SUIYUAN STUDENTS STUDYING IN JAPAN AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO LOCAL CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL UNDERTAKINGS IN MODERN TIMES, 1905-1933

Abstract

The Opium War, which broke out in 1840, opened the door of ancient China and also ushered the modernization of China unexpectedly. Many intelligent people had recognized the importance and urgency of studying advanced countries’ science, technology as well as cultivating new talents actively. Saving the national crises became the theme of this period, some farsighted Chinese bravely faced the tragic reality and began to study abroad and got to know the world again. In order to acquire progressive knowledge more directly, the Chinese government at that time had sent overseas students to European and American countries since the 1870s with remarkable results. In the year of 1896, the Qing government dispatched 13 students to study in Japan. This was of great significance as it was the first time for Chinese students to study in Japan officially.

Suiyuan region in the north began to dispatch students to Japan in 1905, although it started late, it was developing continuously. Many Suiyuan students left the homeland and wrote a magnificent chapter to pursue the ideal of national salvation with patriotism and fearless spirit of exploration, which greatly promoted the modernization process of Suiyuan. Based on rich historical facts and original materials, this article takes Suiyuan students studying in Japan from 1905 to 1933 as the research object, discusses their contributions to promoting regional development, and observes the profound impact of movement of studying in Japan on the process of Chinese history.

Keywords

Modern Times; Suiyuan Region; Suiyuan Students Studying in Japan; Cultural and Educational Undertakings.

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