Assistant Lecturer

Sou Mei

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Faculty of Letters Department of Human Studies

Specialized Field	International relations theory, contemporary Chinese diplomacy
Research theme	Furthermore, the text covers China's distinctive theory of international relations, the relationship between the "Belt and Road" diplomacy and traditional political philosophy, and the evolution of China's alliance and non-alignment diplomacy.
Subjects in charge	Special lecture on Chinese social issues Introduction to International Relations modern chinese theory International exchange and Japanese society
Main career, work history, and academic background	2016 Dalian Polytechnic University Graduated from the Faculty of Foreign Languages Japanese Commerce 2018 Soka University Faculty of Letters Department of Human Studies, Research Student , Completed 2020 Soka University Graduate School of Liberal Arts Graduate School of Letters Sociology Major Completed 2025 Soka University Graduate School of Liberal Arts Graduate School of Letters Sociology Major Ph.D. 2025 Soka University Faculty of Letters Assistant Professor
Affiliated academic societies and organizations	International Association for Asian Community Studies, Northeast Asian Studies Association
Main Papers and Publications	- "Studies in Chinese International Relations Theory: Focusing on the 'Characteristics' vs. 'Universality' Debate," Journal of Northeast Asian Regional Studies, No. 28, pp. 215-226, May 2022. - "Alliance Studies in China: Alliance Perceptions and 'Partnership' Diplomacy," International Asian Community Journal, No. 5, pp. 26-40, August 2023. - "Rethinking the Outbreak of the Korean War and China's Entry into the War: From the Perspective of Chinese 'New Historiography'," Global Asia Review, pp. 14-16, No. 14, July 2024, International Association for Asian Community Studies.
Message	Looking at the current international situation, there are an increasing number of realities that cannot be adequately explained by traditional international order and theories alone. While China has explored its own unique theories of international relations by incorporating Western theories, Japan has understood international relations in a different way. What are the unique characteristics of Japanese international relations theory? I would like you to think about this yourselves and share your answers in class. Taking an interest in daily news and social events is also an important starting point for thinking.
others	Hobbies: Coffee salon in the lab, animal photography, practicing the guzheng.

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