Abstract
China’s growing assertiveness in dealing with maritime territorial disputes has significant ramifications for regional peace and stability. Chinese government has been increasingly responsive to pu...
Highlights
China’s rapid economic growth has substantially increased its military capacity and led to its fullblown quest for global leadership in recent years
In China, as everywhere else in the world, people who hold extreme political views are more likely to express their opinions on social media
We provide a more accurate reading of public opinion on international affairs among college students using the survey method
Summary
China’s rapid economic growth has substantially increased its military capacity and led to its fullblown quest for global leadership in recent years. The Chinese government has expanded the list of its core interests to include its maritime claims and disputes in the South and East China Seas. It is no exaggeration that China’s policies on maritime claims and disputes in the South and East China Seas have significant ramifications for regional peace and development. The Chinese government is increasingly responsive to public opinion in policy making, and media plays an extremely important role in guiding public opinion. It is important to assess the extent of public support for the use of military force to defend China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and the role of media in fueling populist nationalism in China
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