The Evolution of the Image of China in the United States during the Cold War
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9648450 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Claudia Astarita (0000-0002-2486-3084, Centre of Asian Studies, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong., corresponding author) |
| Year | 2009 |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 23-34 |
| Publication date | 2009-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | China Report (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0009-4455 • E-ISSN: 0973-063X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/000944550904500103 |
| OpenAlex | W2006112172 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 10 |
This article describes the evolution of the image of China in the United States (US) during the Cold War. Aware that China–US bilateral relations have been influenced by periods of conflict and animosity, harmony and détente, the article argues that the image of China has always been embedded in a network of events—birth of the PRC (People’s Republic of China [PRC], Korean War, Sino-Soviet alliance) that prevented American public opinion from developing an objective and unbiased picture of the PRC. Since 1950s, China has always been linked to the idea of the ‘Yellow Peril’. Moreover, the lack of a direct contact between China and America further thwarted the opportunity of shaping a fair picture of the PRC. Although recognising that during the Cold War American political parties played a significant role in conveying a negative image of China, this article shows how media helped in strengthening Chinese stereotypes among the American public. Analysing all articles published by Time, National Geographic and Readers’ Digest from 1949 to 1972, the article highlights both similarities and differences of the way in which these magazines introduced China to their readers
Alliance · China · Cold war · Harmony (color · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Public opinion · Sociology · Chinese history and philosophy · Hong Kong and Taiwan Politics · International Relations and Foreign Policy · Law
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |