Xia, Yun

Introduction to the forum: mediating collaborationism: Cosmopolitism, Asianism, and the recounting of history - Modern Asian Studies - 58(1), Jan, 2024: p.1-10

The forum "Mediating Collaborationism: Cosmopolitanism, Asianism, and the Recounting of History" explores the complexities of collaborationism during the Second World War, particularly in Asia. It examines how collaboration was perceived differently across occupied nations and how historical narratives have shaped its understanding. The discussion delves into the ideological and political dimensions of collaborationism, highlighting figures like Wang Jingwei and the broader implications of Asianism in historical recounting.



Collaborationism, Cosmopolitanism, Asianism, Historical recounting, Second World War, Occupied nations, Ideological dimensions, Political narratives, Wang Jingwei, Asian historical perspectives.