Legitimacy and the Limits of Nationalism: China and the Diaoyu Islands

Downs and Saunders argue that nationalism and political legitimacy have been and will continue to be closely linked in China. They use China's 1990 and 1996 disputes with Japan over the Diaoyu Islands to make their case.

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Published in:International security 1998-12, Vol.23 (3), p.114-146
Main Authors: Downs, Erica Strecker, Saunders, Phillip C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
CHINA IN GENERAL
China, People's Republic of
Chinese nationalism
Economic development
Foreign policy
Government
Government officials
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Islands
Legitimacy
Lighthouses
National security
Nationalism
Patriotism
Political protests
SECURITY
Sovereignty
STRATEGY
Territorial disputes
Territorial issues
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Summary:Downs and Saunders argue that nationalism and political legitimacy have been and will continue to be closely linked in China. They use China's 1990 and 1996 disputes with Japan over the Diaoyu Islands to make their case.
ISSN:0162-2889
1531-4804
DOI:10.2307/2539340