Essay --

Upon the invasion of foreign powers, the central judicature secured its authority over China and co-ordinated nationalism into its domestic and foreign policies in order to restore stability, and repel against foreign influences. China, before nineteenth century, existed as a heterogeneous Empire, unified by the 5000 year old Great Civilization however, upon foreign invasion in nineteenth century, China was forced to re-evaluate their position on the international level. Modern Chinese nationalism is derived from traumas inflicted by European and Japanese imperialists and colonists (Melancon 856-874 Chung 5). The concept of Century of National Humiliation was created in order to commemorate the historic traumas and protect the nations sovereignty from foreign powers. Over time, Chinese society has come to embrace their glorious civilization and accepted their weaknesses which had caused them to be victimized in the past. Now, the central government uses strict principles to assure Chinas moral position on foreign policies. For example, on April 1st, 2001, there was a mid-air c...