Political Culture and Participation in Urban China

This book discusses one of the most noticeable and significant transformations in China over the past three decades is the rapid and massive urbanization of the country, which has brought shifts in political culture of Chinese urbanites. This book is a sy

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Political Culture & Participation in Urban China Yang Zhong

New Perspectives on Chinese Politics and Society

Series Editor Yang Zhong Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai, China

Rapid growth has posed new challenges for sustainable political and ­economic development in China. This series is dedicated to the study of modern Chinese politics and society, drawing on case studies, field work, surveys, and quantitative analysis. In addition to its empirical focus, this series will endeavour to provide unique perspectives and insights by  ­publishing research from scholars based in China and the region. Forthcoming titles in this series will cover political culture, civil society, political economy and governance. More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/14734

Yang Zhong

Political Culture and Participation in Urban China

Yang Zhong Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai, China

New Perspectives on Chinese Politics and Society ISBN 978-981-10-6267-4    ISBN 978-981-10-6268-1 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-6268-1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017954890 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the ­publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and i­nstitutional affiliations. Cover illustration: © xylo Alan King / Alamy Stock Photo Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-­01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore

Contents

1

Introduction

1

2 Political Support in Chinese Cities

11

3 Levels of Political Interest

33

4

53

Democratic Values

5 Political Trust in Urban China

73

6 Environmental Views of the Chinese Urbanites

91

7 Empirical Study of Religious, Social and Political Values of Urban Chinese Christians

109

8

133

Conc