方国瑜与中国西南对外关系史研究

Mr. Fang Guoyu and the Study of the History of Southwest China's Foreign Relations

中国西南对外关系史是方国瑜先生史学研究的起点,并贯穿其整个史学研究生涯。方先生不但从文献资料的整理与研究、人才培养方面奠定了中国西南对外关系史研究的坚实基础,还广泛深入地研究了中缅、中越界务问题,中国西南与东南亚的民族联系与政治关系,中国西南与东南亚及南亚的交通、经济和文化关系,是中国西南对外关系史研究的开拓者和奠基人。

The historical research of Southwest China external relations is the starting point for his Mr.Fang Guoyu's academic life.Apparently,it runs through his entire career.From historical materials researching to personnel training,Mr.Fang made a solid foundation for southwest China's foreign relations history researching.He also studied border question of China-Burm and China-Vietnam.He was the pioneer and founder in this academic field.