China’s Digital Nationalism: Narratives, Technological Affordance, and Practice

Sage eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Florian Schneider
DOI: 10.4135/9781036236724.n7
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Abstract

This reference chapter explores the rise of digital nationalism in China, which promotes nationalist sentiment, identity, and discourse through both bottom-up and top-down processes. The chapter identifies four interrelated factors that shape Chinese digital nationalism today: state activity, commercial dynamics, the affordances of digital technologies, and user interaction.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Social Media and Politics Security Politics and Digital Transformation Populism Right-Wing Movements

Publication details

Journal / source
Sage eBooks
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter