Staging the World

Focusing on the late Qing period, the book explores how nationalist discourse in China evolved following the Sino-Japanese War and leading up to the Republic's establishment. It highlights a burgeoning Chinese identification with the Third World, which helped shape a comprehensive understanding of modernity. The author argues that this historical context was crucial for the development of key elements of Chinese nationalism, revealing how global perspectives influenced local identities and aspirations during a transformative era.