Question

"I think the real concern is a loss of control. And presenting this as a push-back against Western culture is a way of talking about control that doesn't have to use those words."

–Jeremy Goldkorn

According to Goldkorn, the Chinese government is limiting Western influence primarily to

maintain its hold on Chinese citizens.
slow down the process of globalization.
control the flow of foreign trade in China.
stop the Chinese culture from being erased.

Answer 1

maintain its hold on Chinese citizens.

Goldkorn says the "real concern is a loss of control" and that framing actions as resistance to Western culture is just a way to talk about maintaining control, i.e., holding control over Chinese citizens.