# Nationalism
Latest news and articles about Nationalism
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Echoes of the Frozen Chosin: China Receives 13th Batch of Korean War Remains in Diplomatic Ritual
China has received the 13th batch of remains of Chinese People’s Volunteers from South Korea, continuing a humanitarian tradition started in 2014. The repatriation serves as a high-profile nationalist event in China and a rare surviving pillar of cooperation between Beijing and Seoul.
Patriotic Pageantry and Power Projection: China Welcomes Korean War Dead with Stealth Escorts
China has repatriated the 13th batch of Korean War remains using its most advanced military aircraft, the Y-20B and J-20 stealth fighters. The ceremony utilized symbolic call signs to bridge the gap between 1950s revolutionary sacrifice and modern military capabilities.
The Nuclear Designer’s Private Covenant: Humanizing the Architect of China’s Submarine Fleet
A newly public 1999 'contract' between the late nuclear scientist Peng Shilu and his granddaughter highlights the personal side of the man who led China's nuclear submarine development. The document humanizes a figure who spent decades in state-mandated secrecy, bridging his revolutionary background with a relatable family life.
Salutes on the Sidewalk: The Performance of Discipline in China’s Civil-Military Relations
A viral video of PLA soldiers saluting a courteous driver in Beijing highlights the state's ongoing efforts to enhance the social prestige and disciplined image of the military. The event underscores a broader strategic narrative of civil-military unity and the professionalization of the Chinese armed forces under modern leadership.
The Roots of Resilience: How a Solitary Poplar Defines China’s Borderland Identity
This report examines the symbolic and operational significance of the Tastay border outpost in Xinjiang, focusing on the 'Little White Poplar' legacy as a tool for military morale and generational succession. It highlights the transition of personnel and the enduring ideological focus of the PLA's frontier defense strategy.
Shadows of the Strait: The Enduring Legacy of Beijing’s Most Famous Female Spy
On Tomb Sweeping Day, Chinese state media highlighted the sacrifice of Zhu Feng, a key intelligence operative executed in Taiwan in 1950. The commemoration underscores the Communist Party’s ongoing use of historical martyrs to bolster nationalistic sentiment and emphasize the unresolved status of cross-strait relations.
Sacrifice and Sovereignty: How Beijing Harnesses the Cult of the Martyr to Anchor National Identity
Beijing is leveraging the Qingming Festival to reinforce national unity through the state-led commemoration of 20 million revolutionary martyrs. President Xi Jinping's emphasis on these historical figures serves to solidify the CCP's legitimacy and prepare the citizenry for modern-day strategic challenges.
Oranges for a Martyr: How China Curates the Memory of its Border Conflict
On the eve of the Qingming Festival, tributes to Galwan Valley casualty Chen Xiangrong underscore the Chinese state's focus on 'martyr culture' to bolster nationalism. The act of comrades leaving oranges at his grave serves as a powerful domestic symbol of China’s resolve in its ongoing border disputes with India.
Sacrifice as Statecraft: Beijing’s Enduring Cult of the National Hero
As China prepares for the Qingming Festival, the state has launched a high-profile campaign to honor 20 million national martyrs. This narrative, championed by President Xi Jinping, aims to consolidate national identity and political legitimacy by linking historical sacrifice to modern patriotic duty.
A Soldier’s Blade: Why an Intrusion at China’s Tokyo Embassy Signals Deeper Friction
The arrest of an active-duty Japanese soldier for attempting to storm the Chinese Embassy with a knife has sparked a diplomatic row, highlighting tensions over Japan's security protocols and the rise of nationalist sentiment within its military. Beijing has criticized Tokyo's slow response as a violation of international diplomatic protections, while the Japanese government seeks to downplay the incident as an isolated criminal act.
Visual Deterrence: Beijing’s High-Definition Branding of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force
High-definition training photos of the PLA Air Force highlight China's ongoing military modernization and its sophisticated use of media for domestic and international signaling. This shift toward high-production-value propaganda reflects a broader strategy of visual deterrence and nationalistic mobilization.
Fading Memories, Modern Screens: China’s New Media Strategy for Rebranding the Korean War
China’s new documentary 'Military Uniform Photos' marks a strategic shift toward human-centric storytelling to preserve Korean War legacies. By combining social media campaigns with intimate micro-narratives, state media is successfully rebranding historical propaganda for a younger, digital-native generation.