On Not Speaking Chinese

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Ien Ang explores the complexities of identity amidst globalization and diaspora, examining the contrasts between Asia and the West. She delves into the evolving meanings of Chineseness and Australia's identity as a Western nation within an Asian context, addressing historical tensions like the White Australia policy and the current multicultural landscape. Ang advocates for a conceptual framework that emphasizes togetherness rather than division, highlighting the importance of the in-between spaces in understanding contemporary social dynamics.