Nationalism in China's Drive towards Global Leadership

... was a private initiative, while the liberal press branded the book as a primitive and lightweight piece unworthy of serious consideration. In the spring of 2009, the country saw the release of Unhappy China , a book reflecting this evolving radical nationalism, which attracted close attention both in China and in the West. The authors came out against the hegemonic foreign policy of the U.S.A. and against American influence on Chinese ideology and culture. Much attention has been paid to strengthening Chinese armed forces which are required both to defend the national territory and economic interests in other parts ...