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Why Is Eileen Gu the New Poster Child in China?

New Books in Chinese Studies

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Gu Ailing: A Symbol of the New Chinese Dream

This chapter delves into Gu Ailing, a Chinese-American elite athlete who relinquished her US citizenship to represent China in the Winter Olympics, sparking debates about her citizenship status. The Chinese government endorses and promotes Gu as a symbol of the new Chinese dream, blending nationalism with a connection to the Western world to appeal to the younger Chinese generation.

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