From Website to Platform: The Nationalism Transformation of Chinese Young Netizens

With the transformation from websites to Internet platforms, Chinese young netizens (born in 1990-2005) have become key subjects in the evolution of cyber-nationalism. Based on survey data, this study classifies their nationalism into four types and explores its transformation alongside globalization cognition. The result shows that moderate nationalism is the mainstream. This has raised their attention to globalization, with greater focus on relations between China and developing countries, and nations along the Belt and Road Initiative. Their personal experiences and cultural exposure foster a more inclusive global vision, shaping the evolution of nationalism and global dialogue.

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