A Nation as opposed to an Empire
The Chinese nation identity was in the past marked by distinctive ethic practices and customs in the Chinese culture. These practices involved binding the feet of their daughters, celebration of the lunar New Year and braiding of hair into a long plait or queue which was a Manchu innovation in the Qing dynasty rule over China. In the past the concept of nationalism in Ancient China was seen as a way of integration and inculcation of customs and values practiced by the elite in the Qing government bureaucracy over the large diverse population in China. Nationalism was more focused Continue reading...