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Explaining National Identity Shift in Taiwan.
- Source :
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Journal of Contemporary China . May2016, Vol. 25 Issue 99, p336-352. 17p. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Employing national identity theories and survey data in Taiwan, this article explains national identity shift in Taiwan. Descriptively we find that most Taiwanese people reject being called ‘Chinese’ (zhongguoren) when asked about their national identity. However, they do not deny their ethnic and cultural Chinese identity. What they object to is being called Chinese nationals, especially this China which is internationally recognized as the People’s Republic of China. In other words, most Taiwanese people do not identify themselves with the mainland Chinese state even though they still associate themselves with the Chinese nation. It is also noted that there is no consensus with regard to national identity in Taiwan, since close to one third of the population still do not object to be called zhongguoren. The author’s analytical findings further confirm that external sovereignty-related factors are related to the Taiwanese national identity shift. Specifically, a changed state boundary, separation desire from mainland China, and recognition of Taiwan as a sovereign state, not the distinctive cultural reconstruction inside Taiwan, contribute to the national identity shift in Taiwan. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
- Subjects :
- *NATIONALISM
*TAIWANESE people
*CHINESE people
*SURVEYS
*SOVEREIGNTY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10670564
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 99
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Contemporary China
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 114514598
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10670564.2015.1104866