Chapter 13: Seeking China’s New Identity: The Myth of Chinese Nationalism

This chapter first analyzes the epistemological, political and globalization origins the myth Chinese nationalism, which are embodied in political nationalism, ethnic nationalism, and cultural nationalism. It argues that to shape a Chinese national identity through modifying the so-called new is merely to continue the myth Chinese nationalism in the era. The chapter then puts forward a analysis the frameworks of the nation, by the nation, for the nation and nationalization stage - modernization stage - internationalization stage. It points out that the future Chinese national identity should include three aspects: an open and inclusive national spirit, a harmonious national character, and a moderate sense national pride. The chapter concludes that China's peaceful development is shaping China's identity and will naturally destroy all kinds myths about Chinese nationalism. Keywords:China's identity; globalization; internationalization; modernization; myth Chinese nationalism