I think that China's increasing reliance on nationalism in its domestic policies as almost a replacement for a Communist ideology is of real concern because it introduces emotionalism into these discussions over disputed islands and so forth, which can lead to inadvertent escalation.
Forbes expresses concern over China's nationalism affecting international relations.
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