On June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM, the 404th Lun Dao·The Course and Future Direction of Japan's China Policy from the Perspective of National Interests was successfully held in Conference Room 634A, Xingmin Building. The lecture featured Professor Lü Yaodong, a distinguished researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, as the keynote speaker. He delivered a lecture titled "The Course and Future Direction of Japan's China Policy from the Perspective of National Interests." Professor Xu Kaiyi, Dean of the School of Public Administration, served as the moderator, and faculty members and students from the school actively participated in the event.

Professor Lü Yaodong has long been engaged in research on Sino-Japanese relations, Japan's foreign strategy, and diplomatic policies. Professor Xu Kaiyi briefly introduced Professor Lü's academic achievements and research areas and extended a warm welcome and sincere gratitude for his visit.

Professor Lü Yaodong began by taking national interests as the core concept and, in combination with the international geopolitical landscape, systematically reviewed the evolution of bilateral relations between China and Japan over several decades. He then conducted an in-depth analysis of the underlying motivations behind Japan's China policies during different periods, explaining the logic behind various policy shifts. Finally, Professor Lü explored the future direction and overall policy orientation of Japan's China policy from multiple dimensions, including the international environment and economic interdependence.

During the interactive session, students asked questions enthusiastically, and Professor Lü Yaodong provided detailed answers to each one. In his concluding remarks, Professor Li Guanqun highly praised the lecture, noting that Professor Lü, with his profound academic foundation and keen problem-awareness, insightfully revealed the underlying logic behind the evolution of relevant foreign policies, inspiring students to engage in systematic thinking from multiple perspectives. The lecture was rich in content and broad in vision, deepening the faculty and students' understanding of the security landscape in East Asia and international relations. It was truly a high-level academic feast. The lecture came to a successful close amidst warm applause.