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Navigating Identity Abroad: Taiwanese Interactions with Chinese in Sweden

Wu, Reihuan (2023) COSM40 20231
Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies, Lund University
Abstract
This study investigates the dynamics of Taiwanese identity among Taiwanese migrants in Sweden, with a specific focus on their experiences and interactions within the local Chinese community. The research draws on data collected from ten in-depth semi-structured interviews and utilises the analytical framework developed by Brubaker and Cooper (2000) to gain a deeper understanding of Taiwanese identity. The findings of the study reveal that daily encounters in Sweden serve to reinforce Taiwanese identity and foster a stronger desire for Taiwanese independence. This desire is also influenced by empathy towards Taiwan’s international situation. The strategies employed in conversations with Mainland Chinese individuals and the choice of... (More)
This study investigates the dynamics of Taiwanese identity among Taiwanese migrants in Sweden, with a specific focus on their experiences and interactions within the local Chinese community. The research draws on data collected from ten in-depth semi-structured interviews and utilises the analytical framework developed by Brubaker and Cooper (2000) to gain a deeper understanding of Taiwanese identity. The findings of the study reveal that daily encounters in Sweden serve to reinforce Taiwanese identity and foster a stronger desire for Taiwanese independence. This desire is also influenced by empathy towards Taiwan’s international situation. The strategies employed in conversations with Mainland Chinese individuals and the choice of terminology shed light on the negotiation of Taiwanese identities. By addressing the gaps in understanding Taiwanese interactions in third countries, this research contributes to the broader discourse on Taiwanese identity and cross-Strait relations. It raises important questions about the impact of life experiences on perspectives, engagement with local Chinese people in Sweden, and the resulting effects on Taiwanese cultural and political identity. Through its examination of these dimensions, the research offers a nuanced perspective on the complex interplay between Taiwanese and Chinese identities within the Swedish context. (Less)
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author
Wu, Reihuan
supervisor
organization
course
COSM40 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Taiwan, Chinese/Taiwanese identity, overseas Taiwanese identity, ethnic identity, national identity
language
English
id
9142342
date added to LUP
2023-12-18 15:32:07
date last changed
2023-12-18 15:32:07
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  abstract     = {{This study investigates the dynamics of Taiwanese identity among Taiwanese migrants in Sweden, with a specific focus on their experiences and interactions within the local Chinese community. The research draws on data collected from ten in-depth semi-structured interviews and utilises the analytical framework developed by Brubaker and Cooper (2000) to gain a deeper understanding of Taiwanese identity. The findings of the study reveal that daily encounters in Sweden serve to reinforce Taiwanese identity and foster a stronger desire for Taiwanese independence. This desire is also influenced by empathy towards Taiwan’s international situation. The strategies employed in conversations with Mainland Chinese individuals and the choice of terminology shed light on the negotiation of Taiwanese identities. By addressing the gaps in understanding Taiwanese interactions in third countries, this research contributes to the broader discourse on Taiwanese identity and cross-Strait relations. It raises important questions about the impact of life experiences on perspectives, engagement with local Chinese people in Sweden, and the resulting effects on Taiwanese cultural and political identity. Through its examination of these dimensions, the research offers a nuanced perspective on the complex interplay between Taiwanese and Chinese identities within the Swedish context.}},
  author       = {{Wu, Reihuan}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Navigating Identity Abroad: Taiwanese Interactions with Chinese in Sweden}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}