China and the World—Theatres of Soft Power

罗青 / 奈仁·奇蒂Communication University of China Press · ChinaOct 2023

Rating 3.7
Word count
155K words
Chapters
29
ISBN
9787565712609

Tags

Motivation and Growth International CommunicationInternational RelationsExternal CommunicationSoft PowerMedia StudiesAcademic FrontierEssay CollectionChina and the WorldCross-Cultural View

Summary

This book collects papers by Chinese and international experts and scholars who have conducted in-depth research on China and international communication. The content covers the latest theoretical research findings and trends in international communication, China's strategies in international communication, China's communication dynamics with Asia and neighboring countries, and practical analyses of the current state of international communication. It brings together the most advanced research by renowned experts at home and abroad, fully reflecting the growing attention paid to China's influence in international communication against the backdrop of globalization. Through this collection, readers can gain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the achievements, current situation, and existing problems in the field, while also finding theoretical, professional, and practical materials and research entry points for their own studies.

Editor's review

China and the World: Theatres of Soft Power is Professor Luo Qing's scholarly work exploring the construction and communication of China's soft power. From theoretical frameworks to practical cases, the book systematically examines how China shapes its national image through multidimensional channels such as culture, media, and education in a global context, and analyzes the opportunities and challenges it faces. The author, Luo Qing, is a senior scholar at the Communication University of China with deep expertise in intercultural communication; her discussion is grounded in solid academic research while closely engaging with the realities of international politics. The book not only analyzes the localized evolution of the concept of "soft power" in China but also, through a comparative lens, reveals the complexity of dialogue among civilizations. For readers interested in international relations, public diplomacy, or cultural studies, the book offers a rare panoramic view, combining macro-level strategic thinking with micro-level analysis of specific communication strategies. Its value lies in going beyond simple policy interpretation to guide readers toward reflecting on the cultural logic and power struggles behind soft power competition, making it a work that stimulates deep reflection.

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Reading tips

  1. Read the preface and conclusion first to grasp the book's core arguments.
  2. Use case chapters, such as those on media diplomacy or cultural export, for further reflection.
  3. Compare with other countries' soft power practices to develop a comparative perspective.

About the publisher

Communication University of China Press China · Founded in 1985

Communication University of China Press focuses on broadcasting and hosting, journalism and communication, film and television arts, and media management, while also covering language and writing, applied psychology, social sciences, and exam preparation books. Representative titles in the library include Research Methods in Communication (2nd Edition), Communication and Society: Political Economy and Cultural Analysis, Empire and Communication, and The Structure and Function of Social Communication, as well as The Network State: Telecommunications as Institutional Legacy, Models of Mental Disorder: Critical Reflections of a Psychiatry Professor, and News and Public Opinion: Selected Papers of Robert E. Park. Its author resources include Richard R. John, Peter Taylor, Ke Huixin, Jin Gengxing, Sun Li, Zhang Tian, Qiu Jianyin, and Wu Yanru, combining translated classics in communication studies with original Chinese research.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. SERIES EDITOR书系主编
  3. Preface
  4. 总序
  5. 引言
  6. Introduction 导言
  7. Part 1 THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES 理论视角
  8. China's Cultural Soft Power in U.S.:An International Communi
  9. Soft Power and International Communication—China in Africa 中
  10. Networks and Power in Gender-oriented Communication Governan
  11. Part 2 CHINESE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION 中国的国际传播
  12. Evaluating the Compatibility of China's Soft Power Strategy
  13. Exercising Soft Power：China's Self-portrayed and Perceived I
  14. Confucius Institutes：Soft Power or Propaganda？—A Frame Analy
  15. Individual Frames of Australia in the Engaging Chinese Media
  16. Part 3 EDUCATIONAL SOFT POWER ＆ PUBLIC DIPLOMACY 教育软实力与公共外交
  17. Pursuing Soft Power Options through the Medium of Chinese In
  18. The Political Context for Transnational Actor Soft Power：Cla
  19. Soft Power through Education：Indian and Chinese Strategies i
  20. Higher Education Rankings of China and the U.S.:Gauging Perc
  21. Part 4 CULTURAL INDUSTRIES AND SOFT POWER 文化产业与软实力
  22. The Making of Cultural Industries as China's Soft Power 发展文化
  23. Japanese Pop Culture：Soft Power in the Construction of a Jap
  24. Part 5 REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES 区域视角
  25. Soft Power,Public Relations,and Stateless Nation-building：Th
  26. Soft Power Working Spaces and First Nation Voices,Museums an
  27. Sustainability and Soft Power：An Indian Case Study 可持续发展和软实力
  28. Appendix 附录
  29. 国际传媒教育学院ICUC

FAQ

How academically demanding is this book? Is it suitable for non-specialist readers? This is an academic monograph that requires some grounding in international relations or communication studies. Interested non-specialist readers can use the case studies to help understand the core arguments.
Does the book include critical analysis of China's soft power strategies? While affirming China's practices, the author also objectively analyzes the challenges and controversies involved, maintaining a balanced academic perspective.
The book was published some time ago—is its content outdated? Soft power is a long-evolving issue, and the theoretical framework and historical cases discussed in the book remain valuable for reference; readers can extend their reading with recent developments.

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About the author

罗青 Author

Public information about Luo Qing is limited. What can be confirmed is that three of the author's works are included here: Global Media Worlds and China, China and the World—Theatres of Soft Power, and New Media Communication. These works focus mainly on international communication, soft power, and new media, combining an academic perspective with practical concern and showing a writing approach that balances cross-cultural comparison with media analysis. The library classifies them under such common categories as inspirational growth and language and writing, which may reflect the clarity of the writing and its value in helping readers build relevant skills. Overall, Luo Qing's writing shows sustained attention to the media landscape and to exchanges between China and the world, and is suitable for readers interested in international communication and new media. Because information such as dates of birth and death, nationality, education, and professional positions is unavailable, it is not supplied here.

奈仁·奇蒂 Author

Naren Chitty is a writer whose work approaches soft power and international communication as a lens for analysis. His representative book, China and the World—Theatres of Soft Power, turns its attention to how China shapes its image and projects cultural influence on the international stage. The book treats soft power as a field in which multiple actors compete rather than as a one-way instrument of propaganda, and accordingly considers policy intentions, media representation and cross-cultural reception together. In subject matter it sits between international relations observation and cultural analysis, with an emphasis on conceptual clarification and case discussion; the style is relatively academic and suited to readers interested in public diplomacy and external communication. Public information about Naren Chitty is limited: his nationality, dates and educational background are not clearly recorded, and only this one work is held in the collection, so his overall profile as a writer cannot yet be fully outlined.