Twenty Lectures on Social Sciences.

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The text discusses the complexities of ethnic identity in China, challenging the notion that the Han ethnicity is singular and all-encompassing. It critiques the emphasis on familialism over nationalism, arguing that many Chinese prioritize family interests over national unity. The author highlights the distinct languages, living conditions, and economic disparities among various ethnic groups, such as the Han, Manchu, Tibetan, and Mongolian, which complicate claims of a unified ethnicity. The text concludes that true ethnic unity requires economic integration and cultural respect for diversity, rather than forced assimilation.

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