The conflict between Russia and China in 1911 in the coverage of “Herald of Europe”

Abstract

Aim. To analyze the actions of Russian diplomacy in relation to China in 1911. Methodology. The article examines the conflict between Russia and China in 1911 in connection with the demand of the Russian government to revise certain articles of the trade agreement of 1881. The comparative�historical method, methods of generalization and interpretation of the results were used in the study. Results. In the course of the work, the causes of the conflict were identified, quotes from the Euro� pean contemporary press were given, an assumption was made about the author of the article in «Herald of Europe», and the author’s commentary was presented. Research implications. The results of the study contribute to the study of Russian diplomacy on the eve of the First World War. 1