Vol. 15 No. 2 (2024): A new paradigm of "Chineseness"?

Post-pandemic China has undergone profound transformations, not only in its economic and political landscape but also in the construction of its national identity. While the reform era promoted a vision of "Chineseness" that was open and cosmopolitan, the so-called New Era has solidified a shift toward a more unified and prescriptive identity narrative. The call to "remember the original mission" of the Chinese Communist Party reflects a renewed effort to define and regulate the diverse expressions of Chinese identity, both within the PRC and across its diaspora communities. This issue of OrizzonteCina explores the emergence of a possible new paradigm of "Chineseness," examining its cultural, political, and institutional implications.