There is a great volume of research on Asian Christian history. On the one hand

studies have focused on the propagation of Christianity as a new religion within the context of Asian culture and religion. On the other

scholars have examined how Christianity contributed to the modernization of Asian countries. These studies have demonstrated that there exist regional differences; in particular

China

Japan

and Korea have each developed its unique form of Christianity under distinct historical circumstances. Thus

this article suggests that Asian Christianity research should focus more on the sociopolitical ideology of Asian modern history and its relationship with Christianity. Examples include the relationship Christianity has had with imperialism

colonialism

nationalism

socialism

or capitalism in Asia. This article examines the new identity of Asian Christianity via the relationship between Christianity and the sociopolitical ideologies of Asian history.