I don't have a problem with patriotism but I am concerned about the ugly face of nationalism.

It is good that you are, but then you are presently living in what is currently the most nationalist and stiffest country on earth. So I would say it is good you are interested in this topic as it may concern you and other expat/retired FT's living in said place. One wonders if the party is outed and a very nationalist junta seizes power what would happen then. I'd get out sooner rather than later, given what is occuring in the South China sea. China 2004 it is not.