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China is a site for the evolution, not only of Chinese nationalism, but the nationalism of various non-Han ethnic groups. During the 20th century, these ethnic groups constructed and expressed their own identities and nationalism through interactionMoreChina is a site for the evolution, not only of Chinese nationalism, but the nationalism of various non-Han ethnic groups. During the 20th century, these ethnic groups constructed and expressed their own identities and nationalism through interaction with one another and with outside influences. This interdisciplinary anthology contains nine original works that pluralize our understanding of nationalism in China by illustrating the various intellectual strains of Chinas nationalist discourse, the dichotomy between the political authorities and grass roots experiences, and the nationalizing efforts by various ethnic and political groups along Chinas inland and maritime frontiers.First, contributors explore the controversy surrounding the contested issue of Chinas national and international identity from pre-modern times to the present. Next, the authors examine Chinas nationalist encounters with foreign influences such as U.S. Marines in Shandong, Soviet experts in Manchuria, and recent friction between the United States and the PRC. Finally, essays expand beyond the ethnographic regions of the Han-Chinese and the political domain of the PRC to discuss the odyssey of Taiwans nationalism in both a political and a cultural sense. Many selections are based on newly declassified archival materials. Exploring Nationalisms of China Exploring Nationalisms of China: Themes and Conflicts Themes and Conflicts by C.X. George Wei
