Sociology Professor Carolyn L. Hsu鈥檚 research examining Chinese citizens鈥� opinions on their government鈥檚 handling of the coronavirus crisis was published recently in the Washington Post. Hsu said the analysis is a result of an ongoing survey research project, funded in part by the Colgate Research Council, looking at civil society and citizenship practices in China.
According to the analysis, Hsu鈥檚 research, 鈥渃onducted before and after the outbreak, offers some unique insights into Chinese citizens鈥� views of their government鈥檚 covid-19 response. Contrary to some analyses, the results are less optimistic that the state can manage national disasters and emergencies alone. Rather, Chinese citizens believe assistance from civil society organizations is needed at times of national crisis.鈥�