Japan and the Complexities of National Uniqueness in East Asia. This essay will argue that national uniqueness in East Asia is rendered unstable due to the historical domination of China over the region. As will be seen, this domination - political, economic, cultural, and linguistic - renders national distinctions and boundaries in the region unstable by definition. 6 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Pages: 6 Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed Filename: 8316 Uniqueness East Asia.doc Price: 53.70