Article: China's competing nationalisms Confidence and aggrievement

David Shambaugh The New York Times Media Group
International Herald Tribune
05-06-2008
China's competing nationalisms Confidence and aggrievement
Byline: David Shambaugh The New York Times Media Group
Edition: 1
Section: OPINION

WASHINGTON --

Which of the competing Chinese nationalisms will show up at the Olympics in August? An aggrieved, defensive nationalism, or a confident and proud nationalism?

Chinese society embodies both types, reflecting a deeper dualistic set of identities: one xenophobic type rooted in past indignities experienced by the Chinese people, the other more cosmopolitan version taking shape along with globalization and China's integration into the international community.

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