A Preliminary Study on the Diplomatic History of Modern China through Thorough Researches after the Journals of Chinese Diplomatic Missions Abroad in the Late 19th Century

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The present gap between the historical studies and the researches of the actual situation of Chinese diplomacy is caused by the few researches for the modern Chinese diplomatic history. In order to fill such gap, it is necessary to enhance research activities of the diplomatic history in 19th-20th century China. Therefore, this research project aims at thorogh collection and investigation of the journals of Chinese diplomatic missions abroad to establish the basis of studies on the modern Chinese diplomatic histoy, especially Chinese diplomatic service abroad during the late 19th century after which has been made few researches.Three years' research activities, in addition to presentations at both domestic and international conferences and publication of a monograph and articles, result in two essays and two lists as follows : "Journal of Diplomatic Missions and Diplomatic Service Abroad in Late Ch'ing China," which examines the significance of the journals of Chinese diplomatic missions abroad and their relations with the position of the Chinese diplomatic service, "A Guide to the Journals of Chinese Diplomatic Missions Abroad during the Late Ch'ing Period," "List of the Journals of Chinese Diplomatic Missions Abroad during the Late Ch'ing Period," and "List of the Personnel of Chinese Diplomatic Service Abroad during the Late Ch'ing Period."They succeeded to provide some important bases to study the diplomatic histoy in modern China, especially China's diplomatic service. However, according to unexpected complications of the journals of Chinese diplomatic missions abroad, our research activities were insufficient to complete the making of a database and translation of the journals of Chinese diplomatic missions abroad at which had been aimed at the beginning of this research project. This is the point which we should reflect on and continue to study.