Redefining Nationalism in Modern China

This book uses a variety of previously untapped sources, including a wide range of news sources within China itself, weblogs, and interviews with prominent figures, to make a powerful new argument about the causes and consequences of the new Chinese nationalism.

Why do the Chinese sometimes speak out against America, and yet at other times, remain silent? This book takes a provocative and innovative position: nationalist anti-American rhetoric in China is often really a means for people to criticize their own government, rather than that of the US. This book uses a variety of previously untapped sources, including a wide range of news sources within China itself, weblogs, and interviews with prominent figures, to make a powerful new argument about the causes and consequences of the new Chinese nationalism.

SIMON SHEN received his PhD in Politics and International Relations at the University of Oxford, UK. He is currently Research Assistant Professor in the Hong Kong Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His major research interests include International Relations and Greater China. His works have been published in a number of books and academic journals such as the Journal of Chinese Political Science, Asian Perspective, Politics and the Journal of East Asian History.

The Diverse Society and Segmented Nationalism in China * Creating a Reference Point for Contemporary Nationalists * “Accidentalizing” a Nationalist Conflict * Response to US Patriotism * Happy Division of Labour * The Stabilizing Function of Chinese Nationalism