Introduction
Abstract
The Introduction frames the book’s research within the local histories and sociopolitical dynamics of the Chinese–Russian border region, which have fostered the creation and popularisation of the ‘Russian brides’ village myth in Northeast China. It explores how Chinese–Russian marriages have come to symbolise an idealised form of transnational union in Chinese media narratives. This chapter also outlines the book’s theoretical and methodological approaches, introducing the concepts of hyperreality and intimate and embodied geopolitics. It provides a roadmap for its central arguments, guiding the reader through its interdisciplinary analysis.
Fields of Study & Subjects
China's Ethnic Minorities and Relations
Diaspora
migration
transnational identity
Migration
Health
Geopolitics
Historical Geography
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cambridge University Press eBooks
- Pages
- 1–39
- Publication date
- 5 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter