Local ethnic nationalism

Local ethnic nationalism, simply local nationalism or local ethnic chauvinism is a term first used by Mao Zedong regarding perceived nationalist sentiment of certain groups in mainland China and Taiwan.

In mainland China, the term "local ethnic nationalism" is often used alongside "Han chauvinism" (大汉族主义). According to the Chinese Communist Party's official line, both are seen as "deviations" from Marxist ethnic theory that could hurt national unity. While the government says it opposes both, in reality, the "local nationalism" label is frequently used to crackdown on minority groups in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Inner Mongolia.