Abstract
This article argues that in order to understand how national identity and political activism are linked, it is necessary to replace the old dichotomy between civic and ethnic nationalism with a new one that distinguishes between a constructive and a “blind” identity. Hong Kong provides an illustrative case for the problems of having the former while also needing to promote the latter. While the local government seeks to promote active citizenry, it has since 1997 become part of an illiberal nation-state that seeks unconditional support. The 2014 Umbrella Movement was driven by and has shaped the students’ constructive Hong Kong identity because it raised the desire to actively participate as members of the local political community while it reduced interest in the Chinese national identity.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 306–324 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| Journal | Asian Studies Review |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Online published | 1 Jun 2020 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Research Keywords
- blind identity
- China
- Chinese identity
- civic nationalism
- ethnic nationalism
- Hong Kong identity
- political participation
- Umbrella Movement
Policy Impact
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