| ID | 186132 |
| Title Proper | Sino-phobia in Russia and Kyrgyzstan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gerber, Theodore P ; Qian He |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Sino-phobia, which has reportedly grown internationally during the COVID-19 pandemic, is a potential obstacle to China’s economic and foreign policy initiatives involving Russia and Central Asia. After providing historical and theoretical context, the authors analyse publicly reported time-series data from Russia and original survey data from Russia and Kyrgyzstan to assess the extent of Sino-phobic attitudes and their associations with demographic, socioeconomic, and geographic variables. By also considering attitudes toward Americans and other national groups, the authors show that anti-Chinese sentiment, while high, does not exhibit especially pronounced tendencies. In Russia, nationalism and anti-immigrant sentiment are key correlates of Sino-phobia. Additional survey research is necessary to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Sino-phobia and determine whether it hinders China-friendly policies, as some observers have suggested. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Contemporary China Vol. 31, No.133; Jan 2022: p.38-56 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Contemporary China Vol: 31 No 133 |
| Key Words | China ; Russia ; Kyrgyzstan ; Foreign Policy ; Economic Policy ; Covid-19 Pandemic ; Sino - Phobia |