Defending National Identity and National Interests: The Limits of Citizenship Transnationalism in Germany and China

Choo Chin Low ()
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Choo Chin Low: Universiti Sains Malaysia

Journal of International Migration and Integration, 2015, vol. 16, issue 3, No 15, 717-741

Abstract: Abstract Resistance to dual citizenship in Germany and China can be compared in a meaningful way. In both states, single citizenship regime is historically constructed during the Cold War era. Although the international norm is changing towards a more tolerant acceptance of dual citizenship, the change contradicts the German and Chinese citizenship tradition. The persistence of traditional citizenship, has disabled the migrant’s claims-making especially for the German immigrants and Chinese emigrants. This article examines two case studies where emigrant dual citizenship and immigrant dual citizenship are considered undesirable by the states. It suggests that the legalisation of dual citizenship does not yield benefits to the national identity and interests of both states.

Keywords: Comparative citizenship; Immigrant dual citizenship; Germany; Emigrant dual citizenship; China (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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