The Chinese Public's View of the World, Volume 1

This unique book reveals the results of a wide-ranging and hugely significant survey that highlights exactly how Chinese society views the world - this data has never previously been published outside of China. The Chinese Public's Worldview, a social survey that CASS launched in 2007, is of considerable theoretical and practical significance. Most Chinese people have never been abroad and they generally learn about foreign and international affairs through the news media. As China continues to gain international stature, it is becoming increasingly advantageous to understand the views and attitudes of the Chinese public. How do the majority of China's 1.3 billion plus population view the outside world? Particular attention was paid towards people's views on China's main commercial competitors: Russia, The US, Japan and the EU. Within China, the results of The Chinese Public's Worldview survey have impacted on national policy making. Rich in research detail and clear analysis, this key book will help your organisation gain that all important competitive advantage when investing or operating in mainland China. This major new work will appeal to scholars, policy makers and business people interested in China. Throughout the world there are many analyses and commentaries on China by overseas observers. This fascinating book provides an analysis of how China views the rest of the world. With the rise of China the view from China will be increasingly important in helping to shape the world we live in.

Table of Contents:
Part 1: General Questions for the Field Survey Survey Overview An Understanding of the International Situation in 2008 Degree of Understanding about Russia, the United States, the EU and Japan among the Chinese Public The Chinese Public’s Overall Impressions of Russia, the United States, the EU and Japan How the Chinese Public Assessed the International Influence of Russia, the United States, the EU, Japan and China How the Chinese Public Assessed the Importance of China’s Relations with Russia, the United States, the EU and Japan Part 2: Survey Questions about Russia Background and Objectives A Higher Degree of Closeness toward Russia among the Chinese Public Russia in the Eyes of the Chinese Public The Chinese Public’s Assessment of Russia Optimistic Assessment of the Development of Sino-Russian Relations and Hopeful about its Future Being Realistic, Connecting Domestic and External Affairs and Being Development-Oriented Part 3: Survey Questions about the United States Background and Overview The Chinese Public’s Impression and Knowledge of the United States Chinese Public Opinion on Sino-American Relations The Chinese Public’s Sources of Information about the United States Analysis by Gender Analysis by Age Part 4: Survey Questions about the EU The Effects of Education The Effects of Geography The Effects of Occupation and IncomeGaps in the Chinese Public’s Knowledge of the United States and Sino-American Relations The Mainstream Public Opinion on Some Issues Issues with the Greatest Divergences in Opinion among the Chinese Public Conclusions Survey Questions about the EU Development of Sino-EU Relations in 2008 Survey Rationale and Methodology Data Characteristics of the Survey The Chinese Public’s Knowledge of the EU and Sino-EU Relations Analysis of Variables Conclusions Part 5: Survey Questions about Japan Background and Overview The Chinese Public’s Feelings of Closeness toward Japan Japan in the Eyes of the Chinese Public Issues of Concern in Sino-Japanese Relations among the Chinese Public Chinese Public Opinion on the Future of Japan and Its Role in International Affairs The Chinese Public’s Sources of Information about Japan and Assessment of Online Opinion A Selection of Comments

About the Author :
Li Shenming is Vice President and Researcher of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). Born in 1945, got a bachelor's degree in Peking University in 1968, and got a master's degree in School of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in 1978, worked as a researcher in Chinese Academy of Social Sciences hereafter, and also was the director of Institute of Japanese Studies.