Chineseness

Beyond that, there's no universal sense among the young in China that traditional images that Tam revered as a girl in Hong Kong are what should define "Chineseness" in fashion today.

Vivienne Tam, Headed Home 2010

"Chineseness," even supported with ultra-low price, simply won't cut it.

Tom Doctoroff: Chinese Global Brands: A Long Road to Rome 2009

The terms and conditions of "Chineseness" are debatable and fluid.

Chunghwamintzu Rulz: thanks for making my point Michael Turton 2009

In short they define "Chineseness" in terms of linguistic and folk culture similarities.

Ma Worships the Yellow Emperor Michael Turton 2009

Many foreigners accept the concepts of monolithic state "Chineseness" as there is a lack of a public alternative and when in contact with the locals the education system had made many locals believe in the myth of "our ancient Chinese culture".

Kuo Kuan-ying = Fan Lan-chin? Michael Turton 2009

The whole thing with defining "Chineseness" always comes back to the same dilemma.

Ma Worships the Yellow Emperor Michael Turton 2009

From what I can infer, the use of "Chineseness" in quotes signifies the term and a subjectivity.

Chunghwamintzu Rulz: thanks for making my point Michael Turton 2009

Which blantantly contradicts the definition of "Chineseness" used to justify claiming Taiwan.

Ma Worships the Yellow Emperor Michael Turton 2009

Ever since the handover Tung has emphasized Hong Kong's "Chineseness," which some read as a call to respect authority and order, the way people do in Beijing.

Chinese Shadows 2008

Second thing that I find interesting is the emphatic 'Chineseness' of the speech - the emphasis on the whole overseas Chinese community, Chinese values, the Chinese nation.

Archive 2008-05-01 Michael Turton 2008