Introduction : deconstructing the intertwined Chinese national ideals of Manchukuo
Contested Japanese ideals in the state of Manchukuo : the national policies of Itagaki Seishiro, Komai Tokuzo, Ishiwara Kanji, and Kasagi Yoshiaki
Inviting the Japanese to help revive the Manchu order in China : the imperial ambitions of Puyi and Xixia in Manchukuo
"Reviled" loyalists to China's imperial and cultural order : Zheng Xiaoxu and Luo Zhenyu in the state of Manchukuo
Ambivalent images of treason and heroism surrounding Manchukuo's two military leaders : the ideals of Zhang Jinghui and Ma Zhanshan
Preserving warlord Manchuria : Yu Chonghan's and Zang Shiyi's service in Manchukuo
Reforming China's political and legal systems based on Showa Japan's experiences : Zhao Xinbo and Feng Hanqing as Manchukuo's government leaders
Conclusion : overcoming the national, ethnic, and emotional boundaries in the study of Manchukuo.