Patriotism
Politics
Israel-Iran conflict stirs up patriotism among Chinese netizens
Amid the Israel-Iran conflict, Chinese netizens have likened Iran to China during the late Qing dynasty, and highlighted the effectiveness of Chinese weapons compared with Russian weapons. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Sim Tze Wei looks into the matter.
Sim Tze Wei
16 Jun 2025
Society
From toilet brushes to memes: China’s creative backlash against Trump’s tariffs
From creating memes and satirical art to buying Trump toilet brushes, Chinese netizens are expressing their displeasure with US President Donald Trump’s latest reciprocal tariffs in ingenious and humorous ways. Lianhe Zaobao’s China Desk finds out more.
China Desk, Lianhe Zaobao
17 Apr 2025
Technology
Huawei Mate XT vs iPhone 16: Why Huawei is leading in China
Lianhe Zaobao senior correspondent Chen Jing takes a look at how Huawei and Apple are releasing new phones on the same day, and how — despite being ahead in terms of publicity — Huawei is still slightly behind when it comes to functionality, especially outside of China.
Chen Jing
16 Sep 2024
Society
China's private entrepreneurs labelled 'unpatriotic' by netizens
Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Yang Danxu notes that the recent public outcry against the heads of two prominent private enterprises for apparent transgressions in the name of "patriotism" does not bode well for the authorities' efforts in support of the private sector.
Yang Danxu
13 Mar 2024
Politics
Must one hate mainland China to love Taiwan?
Commentator Qi Dongtao gives his take on so-called radical Taiwan independence in Taiwan and popular support for armed reunification in mainland China, and how such forms of "patriotic nationalism" are making it difficult for both sides of the Taiwan Strait to come to an understanding.
Qi Dongtao
06 Mar 2024
Politics
No place for pan-democrats in today's Hong Kong
Political analyst Wang Qingmin notes that given the near-total power of the Chinese government over Hong Kong, perhaps Beijing can afford to show more tolerance towards the people and government of Hong Kong. This might actually encourage the moderate pan-democrats who love Hong Kong to contribute, which would also benefit mainland China.
Wang Qingmin
22 Nov 2023
Society
Should overseas Chinese be patriotic to the motherland?
Chinese people migrating overseas is a phenomenon that has occurred throughout the ages, but in history these migrants were treated with disdain and even faced execution. US academic Fei-Ling Wang looks at why one decides to leave their native land and even to become a citizen of a foreign country, and how they navigate between their chosen country and that of their ancestors.
Fei-Ling Wang
15 Nov 2023
Society
Behind Apple's 'insult' of China
A photo on Apple's customer service webpage sparked controversy in China by featuring a person with "stereotypical" Chinese looks, with slit eyes and a long braid, coming under fire for "uglifying" Chinese people. While aesthetic preferences do differ, is there something deeper under the criticism of a stranger's looks?
China Desk, Lianhe Zaobao
22 Sep 2023
Society
When a Chinese teapot wants to 'escape from the British Museum'
A short video series featuring Chinese artefacts in the British Museum has gone viral on social media in China, with viewers being moved by the story of a teapot trying to go home to China. But even as critics highlight the heavy sentiment and patriotism in the series, it has prompted calls by China and other countries for the British Museum to return artefacts to their rightful owners.
China Desk, Lianhe Zaobao
18 Sep 2023
Society
Chinese commentator: China's nationalistic frenzy stems from an inferiority complex
Chinese netizens were riled into a nationalistic frenzy when free ice-cream was allegedly given to a foreigner but not a Chinese person at the Shanghai Auto Show. How could such a small incident ruffle so many feathers? Commentator Jin Jian Guo explains.
Jin Jian Guo
04 May 2023