This is especially true for wealthier, more educated respondents. Pan and Xu argue that plenty of Chinese are very patriotic but very few are supportive of war in pursuit of those goals. A key conclusion is that an influential portion of the population holds nationalist views that can easily be inflamed. There are varying interpretations of Chinese nationalism (see Box 2, below): some believe that protests are cultivated by the government, that policymakers are constrained by protesters, or both. The relationship between nationalism, public protests, and foreign policy also holds important implications for U.S. While not a sign that China is on its way to democratization, the data indicate that the party-state must contend with well-formed ideological views among its citizens that diverge with its own and is pursuing policies that face substantial, even if quiet, public opposition. This is particularly significant at a time when the government is taking an increasingly illiberal, statist, and nationalistic turn. They also indicate that those who had benefitted economically from government policies and were closer to the center of power were more likely to support the regime and oppose political liberalism (see Box 2, below).īy contrast, Pan and Xu’s research shows that, on average, wealthier and more educated Chinese are more, not less likely, to hold politically liberal, pro-market, and non-nationalistic views. For these analysts, this alignment of views between the public and the party-state has contributed to the regime’s stability. Many studies based on public opinion surveys, focus groups, and interviews in China have found that support for the regime and satisfaction is relatively high, especially among the middle class and entrepreneurs. Scott Kennedy, CSIS, and Scott Rozelle, SCCEI We welcome your feedback to ensure that Big Data China is a valued resource for the policy community. Stay tuned for regular new features and a dedicated microsite. Survey data shows that Chinese citizens hold diverse views on many policy topics and do not always support government choices. This first feature analyzes data which sheds new light on the views of Chinese citizens, challenging some mainstream scholarship on the topic.
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