Mongolia-China-Russia Relations and Mongolian Views of China (1911-1945)
Date Issued
2015
Date
2015
Author(s)
Baatarkhuyag, Enkhchimeg
Abstract
Most of the literature on Mongolian independence by Taiwan scholars suggests that incitement by Russia caused Outer Mongolia’s separation from Qing Dynasty and describes the leaders of the Mongolian independence movement as traitors. But how did Mongolians view their relationship with China? Did they have an ideal of independence? Did Russia completely orchestrate the movement? How did Mongolians pursue independence and how did Mongolia’s relationship with the Republic of China (ROC) develop post-independence? Investigating these questions is the primary purpose of this research. This study compares the relevant literature by Mongolian and ROC scholars, examining their diverging perspectives of the history of Mongolia’s independence and exploring the key characteristics of the literature on both sides. The study also attempts to show that at the time Mongolia became independent, the relationship between Mongolia and the ROC was complex, unclear and contradictory. In addition to Mongolian and Chinese (ROC) sources, this study draws on the relevant Russian literature. Written from the vantage point of a Mongolian, it explores various perspectives on Mongolia’s independence. Most importantly, it brings to light the viewpoints of Mongolians regarding their pursuit of independence and shows clearly that Mongolian independence was not the result of incitement by imperialist powers. The study also illustrates that the divergence of views between Mongolian and ROC scholars can be attributed in large part to limitations in their access and attention to historical documents.
Subjects
mongolia
outer mongolia
inner mongolia
Type
thesis