Modern China, and in particular the rise of its economy, is often front-page news. But this has led to an image centered on low-cost production, environmental degradation, and air and water pollution, which have always been considered the necessary evils associated with breakneck economic growth.
Sadly, this has led to the widespread belief that China’s thousands of years of history and rich cultural heritage no longer enjoy top-of-mind awareness when its country image is considered.
My current research focuses on uncovering exactly what image Western consumers have in mind when asked about China, and its history in particular. Strength of feeling and association are also measured.