China, Japan and the U.S.A. Present-Day Conditions in the Far East and Their Bearing on the Washington Conference

"China, Japan and the U.S.A." by John Dewey, is an analysis of the early 20th-century relationships between Japan, China, and the United States, particularly as they relate to the Washington Conference. It explores the wary dynamic of Japan's expanding influence and the worries regarding Western imperialism, specifically focusing on the differences in sentiments between Japan and China. Dewey points out Japan's uncertainties about its standing with other countries and China's fears of being controlled by Japan, showing how these feelings affect diplomatic interactions. Using examples of Japan's growing economic and military impact on China, Dewey argues for a more informed view of East-West relations.