中日關係癥結何在？本文通過近年流行的“妖魔化”一詞，對中日關係進 行思考。筆者認為、“妖魔化中國”與“妖魔化日本”互為表裏，相互關聯。文 章通過對歷史認識問題、中華思想、對日研究等方面的省思，認為中國的對 外關係、對外形象的塑造應該有自己的主體性，而不是單純通過對他者的反 應來受動地構建。

This monograph aims at contemplating the modern Japan-China relationship by analyzing discourses hidden behind the word “demonize”, which is getting popular nowadays. The paper argues that “Demonizing China” and “Demonizing Japan” are in fact two sides of one coin. Considering processes of building up self-identity and foreign relationships, found in the History Problem between China and Japan, Sinocentrism and Japan research, the paper concludes that China should not be passive or just reacting to others, instead it should act and think independently.