实力、观念与不对称关系的稳定性--以明清时期的中朝关系为例

Power,Values and the Stability of Asymmetric Relationships:China-Korea Relations in the Ming-Qing Period

明清时期,中国与朝鲜总体上处于实力不对称的结构之下,但由于朝鲜所持的正统观,使其对中朝关系的稳定性产生了明显影响。朝鲜对明朝正统地位的高度认可以及对清朝正统地位的长期拒斥,使这一观念因素在很大程度上淡化了实力对比和利益诱导等物质因素在稳定清朝与朝鲜关系中的作用。这一历史事实体现出,主导大国的合法性及其在体系内被接受的程度对维护体系稳定所具有的重要作用,它有助于人们更好地认识主导大国如何提升其在体系内的合法性和被接受程度这一问题。

During the Ming-Qing period,the relationship between China and Korea might be characterized as one of structural power asymmetry.While so,traditional orthodox views on the part of Korea resulted in obvious instability in relations between the two states during this period,Korea's high regard for the traditional values of the Ming Dynasty and its subsequent rejection of the Qing Dynasty's values greatly reduced the role of comparative power and material benefits in stabilizing relations between China and Korea.These historical cases contribute to a stronger understanding of how leading powers increase their legitimacy and level of acceptance within the international system.