Under the influence of traditional culture, Chinese people are often perceived to lean towards authoritarianism, characterized by strong obedience to government and resistance to challenging existing power structures. However, it remains unclear whether Chinese individuals across diverse sociocultural contexts universally exhibit strong authoritarian tendencies. Moreover, are these tendencies varied among Chinese populations in different regions, influenced by social and individual factors? Furthermore, how do authoritarian tendencies among Chinese compare to those among non-Chinese populations? This study aims to address these questions using data from the 7th World Values Survey (2017-2022). It will compare authoritarian tendencies among ethnic Chinese in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia, examining the roles of social and individual factors. Additionally, the study will analyze data from non-Chinese groups in these regions, as well as from Japan and South Korea, to investigate differences in authoritarian tendencies between Chinese and non-Chinese populations. Through these analyses, this study seeks to illuminate both the commonalities and distinctions in authoritarian tendencies among Chinese individuals residing in different regions, providing insights into the broader socio-cultural influences shaping these tendencies.
Ng et al. (Mon,) studied this question.