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The article discusses the promotion of the philosophy known as Confucianism in China by Chinese president Xi Jinping and the political party the Chinese Communist Party during the early 21st century despite previous attempts by the party to destroy Confucianism. According to the article, Xi was attempting to prevent the spread of Western political ideals such as democracy and individual freedom in China as Chinese capitalism was suffering from a sluggish economy and volatile stock markets, in addition to promoting national heritage, self-confidence and personal development.

The article discusses how China is increasing its number of nuclear reactors and how it is using local, Chinese companies to build parts rather than employing foreign, particularly U.S., companies as it has in the past. Topics include a legal dispute between the Chinese government and U.S. company Curtiss-Wright Corp. over project delays, how Chinese industrial nationalism impacts its choice of suppliers, and how this impacts the global nuclear industry.

The article discusses the potential impact on China's national self-image of the 2008 Olympic Games to be held in Beijing. Throughout its history China has endured several events it deems humiliating, such as Japan's invasion in the 1930s. Many Chinese, especially those of a nationalistic mien, are hopeful that the nation can capture a large number of Olympic gold medals.

Focuses on the relations between Japan and China. Recount of an incident in 1995 when a Japanese lawmaker, Keizo Takemi, warned officials that the Chinese were exploring energy sources in territory claimed by Japan, who at the time did nothing to jeopardize the relations between the two countries; Reaction of the Japanese in 2005 to China's efforts to drill for oil in the same area of the East China Sea; Reasons why relations between the two countries are already strained, noting an oil dispute will exacerbate those tensions; View that Japan has a new breed of lawmakers with a changing view of Japan's role in the world; How the previous generation of lawmakers conducted relations with China; History between the two countries, noting the hostilities that occurred prior to World War II; Comments from Michael Austin, a professor specializing in Japanese diplomacy at Yale University, regarding the current wave of Japanese policymakers becoming more nationalist.

Looks at how China's state-owned Cnooc Ltd., Chevron Corp., and Unocal Corp., are focusing on financial outlooks, nationalism and business and political connections and preparing for a takeover battle following Cnooc's multi-billion dollar preemptive bid to buy the American energy company Unocal. Waiver granted to Unocal by Chevron, allowing it to negotiate directly with Cnooc; Potential implications for shareholders with regard to the bid and the potential deal; Suggestion that the deal is not a threat to the United States market because the majority of Unocal's assets are in Asia and already sold to Asian markets.

The article presents the author's views on the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) unruly passions of having a war against Japan that ended 70 years ago.

The article discusses anti-Japanese fervor in China occasioned by a dispute with Japan over uninhabited islands in the East China Sea, suggests China is using the dispute to distract attention away from slowing economic growth, and urges the U.S. to stand firm against China's attempts to bully its neighbors.

The article discusses the anti-Americanism and call for nationalism in the book "Unhappy China." The book features essays by five authors who claim that China has been to deferential to a Western world that is hostile toward it. "Unhappy China" has been ridiculed in several reviews in the Chinese media. It is said that many of the recommendations in the book reflects the positions of the Chinese government such as reinforcing the reliance of the country on domestic technology and innovation.

The article stresses that China's Olympic success will have political implications in Hong Kong. Just before Hong Kong's quadrennial legislative elections, China organized a visit in September 2004 to the city by its 50 Olympic gold medalists, fresh off their record medal haul in Athens, Georgia, to generate support for pro-Beijing parties. According to Gordon Mathews of the City University of Hong Kong, the growing intimacy of Hong Kong with China has less to do with budding nationalism than with self-interest.

The article reports that China's college students are more likely to support nationalistic causes. Students see patriotism as best expressed by supporting China's leadership for the progress it has attained in developing China's economy and improving its international reputation. Students rallied against foreign criticism of Beijing's policies in Tibet and they have praised the government's response to the devastating earthquake. Beijing students have also volunteered to provide logistics for the Olympic Games which they view as a national triumph.

The article reports on the effort of the government of China to alleviate nationalistic protests incited by Western criticism of its policies in Tibet. Universities around the country were told by the central government to halt all protests, according to Nanjing Normal University researcher Guo Quan. The nationalistic fervor is said to have generated protests against French retailer Carrefour SA in nine cities and cyberattacks on U.S. media. It cites that the Chinese government seeks to prevent protests from spoiling the Beijing Olympics.

The author traces the roots of China's strong love of country and asks whether this nationalism is decided by the Communist Party or the people themselves. He cites strong Chinese sentiment on Tibet and other issues as an indication that Chinese nationalism is not simply state propaganda. The author also mentions incidents when China's sense of nationalism has led to hostility towards the U.S. and Japan. He hopes that the Olympics will show a new kind of Chinese nationalism that is neither dictated by hostility or the Communist party.

Looks at how nationalism has been promoted in Taiwan in an effort to separate the province from mainstream China. Restaurants serving traditional foods; Popularity of books about Taiwanese history and culture; How the language of Taiwanese is used in advertising; Response by some older mainlanders about Taiwan's nationalism.

Discusses the resistance of China against policies of the West favoring nationalism in wake of economic gains of the nation as of June 1995. Details about several actions by the Chinese government and its people to resist the economic influence US and other Western nations; Reactions of the US; Dispute over Chinese policies concerning Taiwan.