Abstract: The rapid growth of net nationalism is closely related with the deep social change and other factors in modern China.It is noticeable for its new form,and is increasingly influencing present social life and unconsciously becoming the force to promote socialist democratic politics in our country.It has played an important role in boosting citizen consciousness,enlarging political participation,and enhancing a civil society,etc.

Key words: citizen consciousness, political participation, civil society, social and political functions, net nationalism